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Auction 130, Lot 724

"Japan & Corea", Tallis, John

Subject: Korea & Japan

Period: 1845 (circa)

Publication: Illustrated Atlas and Modern History of the World

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13 x 10 inches
33 x 25.4 cm
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Handsome and detailed map of the region embellished with three vignettes: a ceremonial barge, Korean dress, and a view of Yedo (Tokyo). The coastline of Korea is considerably less precise than that of Japan, as it was still relatively unknown. Surrounded by geometrically designed borders accented by flowers in the corners. A nice example with uncolored vignettes and borders, as issued.

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Condition: A

Original outline color.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $120

Closed on 12/2/2009

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