Catalog Archive
Auction 131, Lot 807

"Carte de l'Empire de la Chine, de la Tartarie Chinoise, et du Royaume de Coree: avec les Isles du Japon", Bonne, Rigobert

Subject: China, Korea & Japan

Period: 1788 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8.3 x 12.5 inches
21.1 x 31.8 cm
Download High Resolution Image
(or just click on image to launch the Zoom viewer)

This copper engraved map of the region displays good topographical detail. Numerous cities are spread throughout China, however considerably fewer are shown in Korea and Japan reflecting the lack of knowledge of these regions in the late 18th century. The directions of the trade-winds are shown.

References:

Condition: A

Minor toning in margins.

Estimate: $100 - $140

Sold for: $70

Closed on 3/17/2010

Archived