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"Carte pour les Voyages de Rubruquis, Marco Polo, Jen-kin-son, &c.", Bellin/Van Schley

Subject: Asia & Europe

Period: 1773 (published)

Publication: Atlas Portatif…

Color: Hand Color

Size:

13.5 x 9.3 inches
34.3 x 23.6 cm

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This attractive engraving shows Europe, Northern Asia and the Arctic Ocean. Marco Polo’s voyage to China is shown along with Jenkinson’s route around Scandinavia to Moscow. The map is adorned by a rococo-style cartouche, compass rose and rhumb lines.

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Condition: A

Issued folding on watermarked paper. Binding trim at lower left has been extended with old paper.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $160

Closed on 9/5/2012

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"Carte pour les Voyages de Rubruquis, Marco Polo, Jen-kin-son, &c.", Bellin/Van Schley

Subject: Asia & Europe

Period: 1773 (published)

Publication: Atlas Portatif…

Color: Hand Color

Size:

13.5 x 9.3 inches
34.3 x 23.6 cm

This attractive engraving shows Europe, Northern Asia and the Arctic Ocean. Marco Polo’s voyage to China is shown along with Jenkinson’s route around Scandinavia to Moscow. The map is adorned by a rococo-style cartouche, compass rose and rhumb lines.

References:

Condition: A

Issued folding on watermarked paper. Binding trim at lower left has been extended with old paper.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $160

Closed on 9/5/2012

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"Carte pour les Voyages de Rubruquis, Marco Polo, Jen-kin-son, &c.", Bellin/Van Schley

Subject: Asia & Europe

Period: 1773 (published)

Publication: Atlas Portatif…

Color: Hand Color

Size:

13.5 x 9.3 inches34.3 x 23.6 cm

This attractive engraving shows Europe, Northern Asia and the Arctic Ocean. Marco Polo’s voyage to China is shown along with Jenkinson’s route around Scandinavia to Moscow. The map is adorned by a rococo-style cartouche, compass rose and rhumb lines.

References:

Condition: A

Issued folding on watermarked paper. Binding trim at lower left has been extended with old paper.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $160

Closed on 9/5/2012

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13.5 x 9.3 inches
34.3 x 23.6 cm