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Auction 93, Lot 324

"L'Empire du Japon, Divise en Sept Principales Parties, et Subdivise en Soixante et Six Royaumes", Robert de Vaugondy, Gilles

Subject: Japan and Korea

Period: 1750 (dated)

Publication: Atlas Universel

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21 x 19 inches
53.3 x 48.3 cm
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Large, finely engraved map of Japan with a distinctively French style title cartouche containing two small landscapes. The map draws heavily on the previous work of Bellin, but includes a number of improvements to "Terre d'Yedso" (Hokkaido)" similar to the manuscripts of Engelbert Kaempfer. The fictitious island of Matsumae is removed and now "Matsaki" is shown as a part of Yedso. The provinces are clearly outlined and there are many placenames. The eastern part of the Korean peninsula is also shown with a good amount of detail. The great map was to influence the cartography of Japan into the 19th century.

References: Walter #86; Pedley #410.

Condition: A

Estimate: $1,600 - $1,700

Sold for: $1,300

Closed on 12/6/2000

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