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Auction 97, Lot 387

"Asia", Schreiber, Johann Georg

Subject: Asia

Period: 1760 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9 x 6.2 inches
22.9 x 15.7 cm
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Interesting small map of the continent and South East Asia. Japan appears as a large single island incorporating "Terra Yedso" and "Comagnie Land" is still shown to the east of Japan. Decorative title cartouche with merchants and exotic animals. Dutch text to right of map.

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Condition: B

Minor surface soil and light foxing in margins.

Estimate: $160 - $180

Sold for: $120

Closed on 12/5/2001

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