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Auction 190, Lot 601

"La Tartaria Chinese", Zatta, Antonio

Subject: China & Korea

Period: 1784 (dated)

Publication: Atlante Novissimo

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15.8 x 12.2 inches
40.1 x 31 cm
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This map is engraved in the fine Italian style. It details northern China, with Korea and Sakalin Island (Karafuto). Locates Peking, scores of other towns and villages, topography, watershed and delineates the Great Wall. Adorned with a landscape style cartouche. Engraved by G. Pitteri.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.ZAT-1a, Vol. 4 #14.

Condition: A+

Full contemporary color on a bright sheet with the watermark of three crescent moons.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 11/16/2022

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