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Auction 178, Lot 479
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"Carte de la Tartarie Chinoise...", Bonne/Lattre

Subject: Eastern Asia

Period: 1771 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.1 x 11.5 inches
40.9 x 29.2 cm
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Finely engraved map of present-day Mongolia, northeast China and Korea. Hokkaido (Jeso-Gasima) appears just above the cartouche, which is finely engraved in the elaborate baroque style featuring leaves, flowers, and a teapot. Many cities, towns, and harbors appear in fine detail.

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Condition: A

A nice impression with contemporary color and the watermark of a Maltese cross encircled in rosary beads. There is minor toning along the centerfold and light damp stains along the bottom edge of the sheet.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 6/10/2020

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