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Auction 127, Lot 706

"Pecheli, Xansi, Xantung, Honan, Nanking", Jansson/Valck & Schenk

Subject: China

Period: 1700 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Major

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.5 x 18.3 inches
52.1 x 46.5 cm
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This scarce map of Northeast China covers the region including Peking and Shanghai. The map is filled with detail of rivers, lakes, provinces, cities and villages. The massive Great Wall forms the northern border and the important salt flats are graphically illustrated along the coast. The map is richly embellished with Chinese people surrounding the title cartouche, putti on the distance scale and a strapwork cartouche enclosing the map key. Three ships sail in the sea between China and Corea (Korea), which is noted as being an island. This is the second edition, published by Valck and Schenk.

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Condition: A+

Superb impression and original color.

Estimate: $550 - $700

Sold for: $550

Closed on 2/25/2009

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