"Iapan", Bertius/Claesz
Subject: Japan
Period: 1598 (circa)
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Color: Hand Color
Size:
4.9 x 3.4 inches
12.4 x 8.6 cm
This very beautifully engraved map of Japan is from an edition of Caert-Thresoor printed by Barent Lagenes. It was published in numerous edition in Latin, Dutch, French, and German up to 1649. This is a French edition with the second title "Iapan" above the neatline. These maps are after the Ortelius/Teixeira pocket atlas. Shows much of the Korean peninsula. The sea is fully engraved in a moiré patter with a large sea monster. Strapwork cartouche.
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Condition: A
The impression and image are fine with wide margins. A little discoloring at lower left tip where paper replaced.
