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Auction 134, Lot 633

"Tabula Tartariae et majoris partis Regni Chinae", Wit, Frederick de

Subject: Northern Asia

Period: 1685 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21.5 x 17.2 inches
54.6 x 43.7 cm
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Fine map of the region from the Caspian Sea through China and Japan. Eastern Russia is truncated with no Kamchatka peninsula and Yedso is shown according to the voyages of De Vries. The Great Wall is prominently shown separating China from the interior deserts. The mythical Chiammay Lacus is shown with its five major rivers. A strapwork title cartouche with two putti and a compass rose ornament the chart.

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Condition: A

Nice impression and lovely old color. There are a couple tissue and paper repairs in the blank margins, not affecting the map.

Estimate: $550 - $650

Sold for: $400

Closed on 12/1/2010

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