"China Veteribus Sinarum Regio nunc Incolis Tame dicta", Blaeu, Johannes

An elegant map of the region closely modeled on Jansson's map of 1633. The detail includes the eastern part of China (bounded in the west by the Great Wall), Korea as a strangely shaped island, and the three main islands of Japan. The imaginary Chiamay Lacus is located in the southern region with numerous rivers flowing south into India and Siam. A fine title cartouche flanked by Chinese figures, a richly embellished coat of arms (dedicated to Theodore Bas, a director of the Dutch East India Company), European ships and Chinese sampans decorate the map.

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Condition: A

Lovely original color. Some small tears and worn edges, all in blank margins with a bit of faint toning in map, overall very good..