Lot 473
Lovely 18th century Japanese Map. "Carte de l'Empire du Japon Pour servir a l'Histoire Generale des Voyages", Paris, 1752 by Jacques Nicolas Bellin(1703-72), as issued from the Histoire Generale des Voyages. Printed area 12 1/2" x 8 1/2". A boldly impressed black on white engraving as originally issued, with baroque cartouche at upper left. This scarce view of the Japanese islands is still quite speculative and distorted indicative of the lack of accurate coastal surveys available to Parisian publishers of the period. Excellent condition and nicely matted for display.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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