Description: China Qing Empire Edo Japan Joseon Korea Asia c. 1780 Bonne fine hand color map Carte de L'Empire de la Chine, De La Tartarie, Chinoise, et du Royaume de Coree avec les Isles du Japon. (Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, Asia, China, Qing Empire, Edo Period, Japan, Korea, Joseon Kingdom, Philippines). Issued c. 1780-90, Paris by Bonne. Nice example of this iconic late 18th century engraved map, with very attractive hand color. Korea shown with interior mountain ranges, Japan in erroneous outline form, Philippines at bottom. Arrows in the ocean show wind directions. Distance scale lower left shows four different mileage scales, including Chinese, Japanese and Russian measures. A superior visual example with a pleasing age patina. Any age flaws minor and easy to overlook or forgive. Original fold lines as issued. Sheet Measures c. 14" H x 9 3/4" W. Engraved Area Measures c. 12 1/2" H x 8 1/4" W. Cartographic Reference(s): Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1. [R34208].
Price: 140 USD
Location: Dover, New Hampshire
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