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Auction 192, Lot 619
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"Iunnan Imperii Sinarum Provincia Decimaquinta", Blaeu, Johannes

Subject: Western China

Period: 1655 (circa)

Publication: Novus Atlas Sinensis

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.5 x 16 inches
49.5 x 40.6 cm
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This map focuses on the Yunnan (Iunnan) province. A legend at left identifies cities and towns of various sizes, forts, and gold mines. A large engraving of a Buddha statue encompasses the distance scale, and the title cartouche is flanked by young boys, a crane and elephants. Blank verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #8435:2.

Condition: A

A sharp impression with full contemporary color on a lightly cockled sheet with a large watermark of the god Atlas.

Estimate: $600 - $750

Sold for: $450

Closed on 4/26/2023

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