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"Carte de l'Empire de la Chine, de la Tartarie Chinoise et du Royaume de Coree: avec les Isles du Japon", Bonne, Rigobert

Subject: China, Korea & Japan

Period: 1780 (circa)

Publication: Atlas de Toutes les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre

Color: Hand Color

Size:

8.1 x 12.5 inches
20.6 x 31.8 cm

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This copper engraved map of the region displays good topographical detail. Numerous cities are spread throughout China, however considerably fewer are shown in Korea and Japan reflecting the lack of knowledge of these regions in the late 18th century. The directions of the trade-winds are shown.

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Condition: B+

A crisp impression on a lightly toned sheet with a bunch of grapes watermark and minor offsetting.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $80

Closed on 11/16/2022

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"Carte de l'Empire de la Chine, de la Tartarie Chinoise et du Royaume de Coree: avec les Isles du Japon", Bonne, Rigobert

Subject: China, Korea & Japan

Period: 1780 (circa)

Publication: Atlas de Toutes les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre

Color: Hand Color

Size:

8.1 x 12.5 inches
20.6 x 31.8 cm

This copper engraved map of the region displays good topographical detail. Numerous cities are spread throughout China, however considerably fewer are shown in Korea and Japan reflecting the lack of knowledge of these regions in the late 18th century. The directions of the trade-winds are shown.

References:

Condition: B+

A crisp impression on a lightly toned sheet with a bunch of grapes watermark and minor offsetting.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $80

Closed on 11/16/2022

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"Carte de l'Empire de la Chine, de la Tartarie Chinoise et du Royaume de Coree: avec les Isles du Japon", Bonne, Rigobert

Subject: China, Korea & Japan

Period: 1780 (circa)

Publication: Atlas de Toutes les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre

Color: Hand Color

Size:

8.1 x 12.5 inches20.6 x 31.8 cm

This copper engraved map of the region displays good topographical detail. Numerous cities are spread throughout China, however considerably fewer are shown in Korea and Japan reflecting the lack of knowledge of these regions in the late 18th century. The directions of the trade-winds are shown.

References:

Condition: B+

A crisp impression on a lightly toned sheet with a bunch of grapes watermark and minor offsetting.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $80

Closed on 11/16/2022

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8.1 x 12.5 inches
20.6 x 31.8 cm