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Auction 91, Lot 317

"China According to the Newest and most Exact Observations",

Subject: China, Korea and Japan

Period: 1740 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
9.8 x 7 inches
24.9 x 17.8 cm
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Nice copper engraved map in Moll's typical style. The Korean peninsula is severely truncated and only part of Japan is depicted. China is divided into provinces with the Great Wall separating it from Tartary which contains "The Sandy Desert of Xamo". Title in simple block.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $240 - $275

Sold for: $230

Closed on 6/14/2000

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