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Auction 187, Lot 620

"Carte du Katay ou Empire de Kin, pour Servir a l'Histoire de Jenghiz Khan. Raportee dans l'Histoire Generale des Voyages, Tiree de l'Anglois", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: China & Korea

Period: 1757 (circa)

Publication: Histoire Generale des Voyages

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.4 x 8.2 inches
31.5 x 20.8 cm
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This attractive map of Korea and Northern China features a strong depiction of the Great Wall. The Sea of Japan is marked Mer de Coree. The map was prepared from English sources for a history of Gengis Khan.

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Condition: A

A crisp impression issued folding with minor offsetting.

Estimate: $230 - $275

Sold for: $120

Closed on 4/27/2022

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