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Auction 114, Lot 610

"Carte de la Province de Quan-tong ou Lyau-tong et du Royaume de Kau-li ou Coree", Prevost, Anton Francois

Subject: Korea

Period: 1758 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8.5 x 10.5 inches
21.6 x 26.7 cm
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Uncommon map of Korea extending to show a bit of China. The map is filled with information on the topography, hydrography and settlements. The Sea of Japan is here called Mer de Coree. Decorated with a rococo-style title cartouche.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $350 - $400

Sold for: $200

Closed on 3/1/2006

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