Description
Japan; J.N. Bellin - Carte de l´Empire du Japon - 1761-1780
Detailed 18th century copper engraved map of Japan with nice cartouche
This well-known map of Japan, divided in districts or provinces is prepared by Jacques Nicolas Bellin.
Published around 1762 (dated in the title cartouche) in Prévost d´Exiles ´Histoire General des Voyages…´
Image 21,5 x 31cm on page of 24,5 x 36cm
Good condition. Some light age browning in the central fold, otherwise very clean and strong print. Nice hand colouring. Central fold, as issued. Reverse side blank.
Lot details
- Object
- Map
- Country (current geographical location)
- Japan
- Map maker/ publisher
- J.N. Bellin
- Map/ Book title
- Carte de l´Empire du Japon
- Period
- 1761-1780
- Condition
- Good
- Technique
- Copper engraving
- Additional Information
- Detailed 18th century copper engraved map of Japan with nice cartouche
- Size of the largest image
- 21.5×31 cm