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
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