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Auction 118, Lot 821

"La Chine", Mallet, Alain Manesson

Subject: China, Korea & Japan

Period: 1719 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
4 x 5.8 inches
10.2 x 14.7 cm
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Charming small map of China with the provincial borders shown. The map extends to include Korea, Japan, Formosa, and the Philippines, although there are no topographical or political information in these regions. The map is adorned with a sailing ship and a large title cartouche.

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Condition: A

Hinge remnants on verso.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $90

Closed on 3/6/2007

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