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Auction 151, Lot 643

"Plan du Port et de la Ville de Nangasaki", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: Nagasaki, Japan

Period: 1763 (circa)

Publication: Petit Atlas Francois

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.4 x 7.8 inches
34 x 19.8 cm
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Bellin's smaller version of this great plan of Nagasaki. The map is oriented to the southwest with a bold compass rose. The map locates the principal points of interest and major buildings. The Desima is central to the map. This artificial island in the bay of Nagasaki was where the VOC (Dutch East India Company) were allowed to trade with the representatives of the Shogun in Edo. Locates a large Temple complex at the end of the bay. The rococo-style title cartouche incorporates the key to locations. Engraved by Dheulland.

References: Walter #101.

Condition: A

A nice impression, issued folding on watermarked paper, with faint offsetting and a binding trim at upper right that has been replaced with old paper.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 11/19/2014

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