"Iaponia", Cloppenburg, Johannes
Subject: Japan and Korea
Period: 1630 (circa)
Publication: Atlas Minor
Color: Black & White
Size:
9.5 x 7.5 inches
24.1 x 19.1 cm
Charming reduced version of Hondius' folio map of Japan. The map is constructed on the Ortelius/Teixeira model. The island of Korea includes an explanation that it is not yet certain whether it is an island or a peninsula. Engraved by Pieter van den Keere and embellished with a strapwork title cartouche. French text on verso.
References: Walter (OAG) #17.
Condition: B+
A small worm hole in border at left towards bottom, and a tear in bottom right corner that has been professionally repaired. Backed in Japanese tissue.
