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Auction 188, Lot 650

"China According to the Newest and Most Exact Observations", Moll, Herman

Subject: China, Korea & Japan

Period: 1720 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.9 x 7.1 inches
25.1 x 18 cm
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Nice copper engraved map in Moll's typical style presents the Korean peninsula, severely truncated, and only part of Japan. China is divided into provinces with the Great Wall separating it from Tartary which contains The Sandy Desert of Xamo. The Sea of Corea separates Korea from Japan. Title is in simple block.

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Condition: A

A crisp impression with minor marginal soiling.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $150

Closed on 6/22/2022

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