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Auction: 15040 - Antique Maps sale during the International Exhibition
Lot: 41

Maps
China
1655 Fokien Imperii Sinarum Provincia Undecima, by Johannes Blaeu; 19¼ x 16 inches with nearly three inch border, old coloured.

Copper engraving on stout wove paper. From "Novus Atlas Sinensis a Martino Martinio Soc. Iesu Descriptus ...", Amsterdam. Decorative map of Fokien province. The map features many place names and topographical details, a key to symbols, and two splendid cartouches (mileage scale and title). The delightful title cartouche features three Chinese and a hyena. Part of Taiwan (Formosa) appears in the lower right corner.

Professional reinforcement down the central fold and some light ink transference; otherwise in very fine condition. Photo

Estimate
SG$2,000 to SG$2,500