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Auction 195, Lot 706
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"China a New Description", Morden, Robert

Subject: China

Period: 1680 (circa)

Publication: Geography Rectified...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
5.1 x 4.3 inches
13 x 10.9 cm
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An early English map of China with related text below the map and on verso. The Great Wall forms the northern boundary of the country, while to its west the fictitious L. Chiamay is shown with three rivers flowing south. Korea is in peninsular form and Taiwan is called Formosa. Decorated by a simple block-style cartouche.

References: King (2nd ed.) pp.148-9; Shirley (BL Atlases) T.MORD-2a #32.

Condition: B+

There is one small spot along the bottom border and light toning along the sheet edges.

Estimate: $180 - $220

Sold for: $275

Closed on 11/15/2023

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