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Auction 206, Lot 610

"China", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: China & Korea

Period: 1621 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.5 x 5.8 inches
19.1 x 14.7 cm
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A charming map reduced from Jodocus Hondius' important map of the kingdom of China. Oriented with north to the right, it shows the eastern part of China (bounded in the west by the Great Wall) dominated by several large lakes and major rivers. Korea is a strangely shaped island, and the three main islands of Japan and the north part of the Philippines are included. This is the third state, with Siano changed to Sinao at top left. Latin text on verso.

References: Caboara #12; Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #8410:351.

Condition: A

The impression is a bit weak along the border. On a bright sheet with a few spots in the blank margins.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 11/12/2025

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