Catalog Archive
Auction 114, Lot 609

"An Accurate Map of China Laid down from late Surveys", Bowen, Emanuel

Subject: China and Korea

Period: 1754 (published)

Publication: Geography Anatomiz'd

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8.5 x 7 inches
21.6 x 17.8 cm
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Uncommon small map of China and Korea with detail primarily in China. The map is based on Jesuit surveys and filled with a surprising amount of detail for its size. Embellished with nice title cartouche and small compass rose.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $180 - $230

Sold for: $100

Closed on 3/1/2006

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