An attractive map of Asia based on the Sanson-Jaillot map of 1692, with the now obsolete delineation of Siberia and Japan. The island of Hokkaido is still attached to the mainland as part of the Yupi peninsula, however this edition eliminates the incomplete coastline that extends further east. Korea appears as an elongated peninsula, and the mythical Lac de Chiamay is shown as the source of five major rivers west of China. The map is updated to include a group of islands labeled Nouvelles Isles Philippines that fill the space between the actual Philippines and the Mariana Islands (Archipelague de St. Lazare). The upper corners contain decorative cartouches with elephant heads flanking the title cartouche. Engraved by Cordier.

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Condition: A

A sharp impression with contemporary outline color in the map and later color in the cartouches, on a sturdy sheet with a small tower watermark. There is minor marginal soiling and a short edge tear at bottom.