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Auction 207, Lot 674
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"Tartariae Imperium", Magini, Giovanni Antonio

Subject: North Pacific, Northern Asia & Northwestern North America

Period: 1621 (published)

Publication: Geografia cioe Descrittione Universale della Terra

Color: Black & White

Size:
6.8 x 5 inches
17.3 x 12.7 cm
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This handsome miniature map focuses on the North Pacific, including Northwestern America and Japan. While designed to illustrate the expansive Kingdom of the Great Khan in Asia, its main feature is the Stretto di Anian and the depiction of Northwestern America. The map covers northern Russia, China, and has an early, large depiction of Japan shown just off the American shore, dwarfing the rather misshapen California peninsula. It is decorated with two elaborate cartouches. On a sheet of Italian text measuring 7.9 x 11.4".

References: Burden #95; Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #233-57.

Condition: A

A nice impression with minor foxing outside map image.

Estimate: $150 - $180

Sold for: $110

Closed on 2/11/2026

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