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Auction 138, Lot 779
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"L'Impero del Giapon Diviso in Sette Principali Parti…", Zatta, Antonio

Subject: Japan

Period: 1785 (dated)

Publication: Atlante Novissimo…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15.5 x 12 inches
39.4 x 30.5 cm
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This detailed map of Japan is divided into seven principal provinces and depicts numerous towns, mountains, and rivers. The map represents typical European cartography of the late 18th century, with a misshapen Honshu and an elongated Lago d'Otis (Lake Biwa). The map is adorned with a decorative title cartouche with potted plants and a parasol. Engraved by G. Pitteri.

References: Walter #OAG-119.

Condition: A

Original color with a few small, unobtrusive spots.

Estimate: $600 - $750

Sold for: $450

Closed on 12/7/2011

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