Subject: Eastern, Southern & Southeast Asia
Period: 1705 (dated)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
25.8 x 24.7 inches
65.5 x 62.7 cm
This large, attractive map covers the vast region extensively explored by the Europeans with particular emphasis on the trade routes on the mainland and the islands of the Philippines and the East Indies. In Japan, Hokkaido (Terre d' Yeco ou d'Eso) is attached to the Asian mainland, and the Sea of Japan is named Mer Orientale ou Mer de Coree. Korea is correctly shown as a peninsula, although much too wide. The mythical Lac de Chaamay appears in present-day Burma with several rivers flowing south. The map is filled with details of towns, roads, rivers and topography. Two sheets, joined, as issued.
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Condition: A
A sharp impression with the watermarks of the Society of Jesus and "P[heart]G." There are a few minor spots, a faint stain in the Philippines, and a tiny centerfold separation that has been professionally repaired. Professionally remargined at right and left with period-correct paper.