Subject: China & Korea
Period: 1652 (dated)
Publication: L'Asie en Plusieurs Cartes Nouvelles…
Color: Hand Color
Size:
7.7 x 9.6 inches
19.6 x 24.4 cm
This is a lovely small map of the Kingdom of China showing Korea as an island, the island of Luzon in the Philippines, the island of Formosa, and portions of Japan. A handsome wreath forms the title cartouche. Engraved by A. Peyrounin.
References: Pastoureau, SANSON III A [11].
Condition: A
Watermarked paper with marginal soiling.