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Auction 100, Lot 419

"Carte de la Tartarie Orientale", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: East Asia

Period: 1750 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
12.3 x 8.2 inches
31.2 x 20.8 cm
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After charts by the Jesuits, this is a rather detailed map of the region of Sakhalin Island and the Gulf of Tartary. The northern part of Hokkaido is covered by the decorative rococo-style title cartouche.

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Condition: A

Early, dark impression with some resulting very light offsetting.

Estimate: $60 - $80

Unsold

Closed on 9/12/2002

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