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Auction 143, Lot 708

"Royaume de la Chine", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: China & Korea

Period: 1652 (dated)

Publication: L'Asie en Plusieurs Cartes Nouvelles…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.7 x 9.6 inches
19.6 x 24.4 cm
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This is a lovely small map of the Kingdom of China showing Korea as an island, the island of Luzon in the Philippines, the island of Formosa, and portions of Japan. A handsome wreath forms the title cartouche. Engraved by A. Peyrounin.

References: Pastoureau, SANSON III A [11].

Condition: A

Watermarked paper with marginal soiling.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 2/13/2013

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