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Auction: 15040 - Antique Maps sale during the International Exhibition
Lot: 9

Maps
Asia
1755 El Asia con toda la Extension de sus Reinos y Provincias Segun el Sistema de Mr. Hacio, by Pedro Gendron; 25½ x 21¼ inches, original outline colour.

Rare separately printed map of Asia, published in Madrid. Unlike most 18th century maps from Spain, which are based upon non-Spanish sources, this map is not based upon French sources but is, instead, drawn from German sources, crediting "Mr. Hacio, Profesor de Maematicas, En la Universidad de Wittemberga," a reference to Johann Matthias Haas, who made maps for the Homann Heirs publishing firm.

Usual reinforced centre fold, crease at upper left corner, some wrinkling in the margins and light soiling. Photo

Estimate
SG$1,200 to SG$1,400