Lot 572
Superb Quality Map of Japan Dated 1752. "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 interesting view of the Japanese islands is still quite speculative and distorted indicative of the lack of accurate coastal surveys available to Parisian mapmakers of the period. Excellent condition, nicely matted and ready for display or framing. Scarce this nice.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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