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Auction 187, Lot 619
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"L'Empire de la Chine Dresse d'Apres les Cartes de l'Atlas Chinois", Robert de Vaugondy, Didier

Subject: China & Korea

Period: 1751 (dated)

Publication: Atlas Universel

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.8 x 19.1 inches
52.8 x 48.5 cm
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This is a very handsome and finely engraved map with minute political and topographical detail. The large title cartouche is resplendent in the French style with musicians, a dancer, and various accoutrements representative of the country. This early edition retains the 1751 date and privilege, which were removed from the cartouche in later editions.

References: Pedley #408.

Condition: A

A crisp impression with contemporary outline color on a bright sheet with a chapel watermark, faint toning along the centerfold, and some minor spots at top right.

Estimate: $400 - $475

Sold for: $200

Closed on 4/27/2022

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