Imperii Sinarum Nova Descriptio. c.1655.
[China/ Japan] Blaeu, Joan. “Imperii Sinarum Nova Descriptio.” Amsterdam, c.1655. Engraved map. 23 1/2”x 18 1/8”. This map presents Korea as a peninsula for the first time on a European map. The depiction of Japan follows the Blancus/Moreira type, but with Ezo as a separate island. Later color. Colored cartouche._x000D_
Condition Slight soiling and toning. Worming to upper right border. Several small splits along centerfold.
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[China/ Japan] Blaeu, Joan. “Imperii Sinarum Nova Descriptio.” Amsterdam, c.1655. Engraved map. 23 1/2”x 18 1/8”. This map presents Korea as a peninsula for the first time on a European map. The depiction of Japan follows the Blancus/Moreira type, but with Ezo as a separate island. Later color. Colored cartouche._x000D_
Condition Slight soiling and toning. Worming to upper right border. Several small splits along centerfold.
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