"Les Isles du Iapon", Sanson, Nicolas
Subject: Japan & Korea
Period: 1683 (circa)
Publication: L'Asie en Plusieurs Cartes Nouvelles…
Color: Hand Color
Size:
9.4 x 7.3 inches
23.9 x 18.5 cm
Based on Jesuit and Dutch cartographic sources and on the Dudley/Jansson model, this map includes the coastline of Terre de Iesso Yedzo, ou Sesso and the insular form of Korea. The map is topped with a lovely cartouche. Engraved by Antoine d'Winter for a Dutch edition of Sanson's popular pocket atlas.
References: Walter #58 & OAG-48; Pastoureau, SANSON III F [13].
Condition: A
A nice impression with attractive color on a clean, bright sheet. There are two small worm holes in the top border and two in the bottom blank margin that have all been closed on verso with old paper.
