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Auction 119, Lot 790
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"Iaponia", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: Japan, Korea

Period: 1631 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.5 x 5.3 inches
19.1 x 13.5 cm
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Attractive miniature map based on Jodocus Hondius' folio map of Japan. The map follows the Ortelius/Teixeira type for Japan, with Korea shown as an island and an explanation that its insularity is uncertain. This small map is adorned with two decorative cartouches for the title and the scale of miles. Engraved by Petrus Kaerius for the Jansson's editions of the Atlas Minor. German text on verso.

References: Walter OAG-16.

Condition: A

Estimate: $400 - $450

Sold for: $300

Closed on 5/9/2007

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