TARTARIAE - CHINA - JAPAN - 1600's - BY CARTOGRAPHER - JODOCUS HONDIUS! - $3,500 - (Cumberland Foreside, ME)

BUY-IT-NOW: TARTARIAE - CHINA - JAPAN REGIONAL - 1600s - MAPMAKER -JODOCUS HONDIUS - HISTORICALLY RENOWN FAMOUS CARTOGRAPHER NARRATIVES ON THE REVERSE OF MAP. BEAUTIFULLY HAND-DRAWN MAP FROM EARLY 1600s. This map follows very shortly the extension of Dutch control over the Orient. In 1602 the Dutch East India Company was formed, and within a couple decades the company came to control the region. Includes cartouches, land ship and European/China ships shown. Other decorative features include two compass roses, thumb lines and sea monster. PLEASE SEE THE EXACT PHOTOS OF THE MAP YOU WILL RECEIVE Measurements: 21.75" long X 18.75" wide In Very Good Condition, note the center fold with no splits, high quality heavy - hand-made paper Thank you for looking & please visit my store for numerous & unique rare items

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