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Auction 171, Lot 686
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"Les Isles Philippines, Molucques et de la Sonde", Fer, Nicolas de

Subject: Indonesia, Philippines & Japan

Period: 1689 (published)

Publication: Methode pour Apprendre Facilement la Geographie

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6.6 x 5.5 inches
16.8 x 14 cm
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This is a very close copy of Nicolas de Fer's map of the islands of Indonesia and the Philippines with a particularly noteworthy inset map of Japan. The main map is primarily based on Sanson's important map of the same title. However the map of Japan shows various influences resulting in a unique shape. Shows the cities and smaller settlements, rivers, mountain chains, and even forests. The equator is marked and latitude and longitude indications are in the borders.

References: Walter #OAG-52.

Condition: A

A nice impression with narrow side margins, as issued, and a couple of insignificant spots of foxing.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $275

Closed on 2/6/2019

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