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Auction 128, Lot 831

"Corea and Japan", Thomson, John

Subject: Korea & Japan

Period: 1815 (dated)

Publication: New General Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
24.5 x 19.5 inches
62.2 x 49.5 cm
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A lovely map of Japan and Korea showing the discoveries of Broughton and Krusenstern who traveled in the region in 1796-97 and 1805-11, respectively. In Japan, Kyrushu, Shikoku, and Awajishima are significantly more correct than early maps. Nicely detailed and colored by regions, it shows towns, roads, rivers, lakes and mountains.

References: Walter #128.

Condition: B

Original color with some minor uneven toning and short fold separations, just into the top border and bottom.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $250

Closed on 5/20/2009

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