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Auction 178, Lot 481

"L'Isle Formose et Partie des Costes de la Chine Suivant les Cartes et les Observations les Plus Recentes et Entre Autres des RR. PP. Jesuites", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: Taiwan

Period: 1757 (circa)

Publication: Prevost's Histoire Generale des Voyages

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.1 x 9.1 inches
28.2 x 23.1 cm
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This charming map of Taiwan is one of the few maps to focus on the island. It includes the coast of Fujian and the Taiwan Strait with nice topographical and place name information. A note along the east coast indicates that little is known about the island. "Tom. V. No. 23" at lower right outside the neatline.

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Condition: A

Issued folding on watermarked paper with faint offsetting and a couple of minor spots.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 6/10/2020

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