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Auction: 15040 - Antique Maps sale during the International Exhibition
Lot: 78

Maps
Asia
Japan
1750 L'Empire Du Japon divise en Sept Principales parties, savoir, Ochio, Quanto, Jetsegen, Jetsen, Jamaisoit, Xicoco ex Ximo, et subdivise en Soixsante et Six Royaumes, by Robert de Vaugondy; 25 x 20 inches, later hand-coloured.

Large map of Japan and Korea 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 place names. The eastern part of the Korean peninsula is also shown with a good amount of detail. This great map was to influence the cartography of Japan well into the 19th century. This is the second state, with the block cartouche around the distance scale.

Reinforced central fold, some creasing or wrinkling. Photo

Estimate
SG$1,000 to SG$1,200