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Auction 174, Lot 690

"Imperii Mugalici Residua vel Can Taischae Regnum una cum Regno v. Imperio Tataro Sinico nec non Imperio Mogolo-Indico, Residuo ex Timurico Imperio", Haas/Homann Heirs

Subject: Asia

Period: 1746 (circa)

Publication: Atlantis Historici Hasiani Sectio III

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.6 x 6.5 inches
24.4 x 16.5 cm
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This uncommon map appeared in Atlantis Historici published by Homann Heirs and Johann Matthias Haas (or Hase). The map focuses on Asia, although most of the East Indies and the northern coastline of Russia are omitted. Korea is correctly shown as a peninsula, however Japan is poorly depicted, with Hokkaido (Yeso) connected to mainland Russia.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.HOM-5a #24.

Condition: A+

A dark impression on a bright sheet with contemporary color.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $180

Closed on 9/11/2019

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