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Auction: 15040 - Antique Maps sale during the International Exhibition
Lot: 77

Maps
Asia
Japan
1744 (c.) Nieuwe Kaart Van't Keizerryk Japan, na de Nieuste ontdekkingen, uitgegeven te Amsterdam door Isaak Tirion; from the maker Guillaume de l'Isle; 20½ x 16 inches, old coloured.

Japan is still drawn in an east-west position. At the bottom right, the island of Fatsisio is written, "To this island the powerful men of Japan were sent into exile"

Usual reinforced central fold, small split in lower margin. Photo

Estimate
SG$500 to SG$600