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Auction 128, Lot 834

"Islands of Japan", Fullarton, Archibald & Co.

Subject: Japan

Period: 1860 (circa)

Publication: The Royal Illustrated Atlas, Modern Geography…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12 x 18 inches
30.5 x 45.7 cm
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On a full sheet with a large map "Japan, Mandshuria…" which extends to include Corea, much of China, and the Kurile Islands. The Amur River flows into Russia, and a portion of the Great Wall is shown. Inset map details the "Port of Nagasaki, in the Island of Kiou-siou." Above the map are three lovely vignettes: Japanese Nobleman & Fishermen; Port of Simoneseke, Japan; and Japanese Women of Higher & Lower Class. Engraved by J. Bartholomew.

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Condition: C+

Original color and good impression, but with foxing, heavier in lower right portion.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Unsold

Closed on 5/20/2009

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