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An early 18th century map of Japan

CHÂTELAIN, Henri Abraham.

L'Empire du Japon, Tiré des Cartes des Japonnois.
Amsterdam, 1719. 380 x 440mm.

A fine, dark impression.

A map of Japan based on Reland's landmark map of 1715, with Japanese script naming the sixty-six provinces. Under the map is a large cartouche with the shields of the noble families of Japan and a text describing the Japanese sources for his map (although not mentioning Reland). To the right is an inset chart of Nagasaki Harbour.

The map was published in the 'Atlas Historique' a seven-volume atlas that is usually attributed to Henri Abraham Châtelain; however Hubbard and other recent writers posit that it was his brother Zacherie who compiled the work.

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Stock ID : 17371

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Stock Id :17371

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An early 18th century map of Japan

CHÂTELAIN, Henri Abraham.

L'Empire du Japon, Tiré des Cartes des Japonnois.
Amsterdam, 1719. 380 x 440mm.

A fine, dark impression.

A map of Japan based on Reland's landmark map of 1715, with Japanese script naming the sixty-six provinces. Under the map is a large cartouche with the shields of the noble families of Japan and a text describing the Japanese sources for his map (although not mentioning Reland). To the right is an inset chart of Nagasaki Harbour.

The map was published in the 'Atlas Historique' a seven-volume atlas that is usually attributed to Henri Abraham Châtelain; however Hubbard and other recent writers posit that it was his brother Zacherie who compiled the work.

HUBBARD: 73.
Stock ID : 17371

£1,200

£1,200

Return To Listing