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Auction 141, Lot 639

"China", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: China, Korea & Japan

Period: 1609 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.4 x 5.8 inches
18.8 x 14.7 cm
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A charming map reduced from Jodocus Hondius' important map of the kingdom of China. Oriented with north to the right, it shows the eastern part of China (bounded in the west by the Great Wall) dominated by several large lakes and major rivers. Korea is a strangely shaped island, and the three main islands of Japan and the north part of the Philippines are included. German text on verso.

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Condition: B+

A slightly uneven impression with light toning.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 9/5/2012

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