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Japan Title: Iaponiae Insulae Descriptio. Ludoico Teiceira auctore. Cartographer: Ortelius, Abraham Published: Antwerp, Christopher Platin Date: 1598 Size: [35,8 x 48,6 cm] Technic: Copper engraving / later handcolor Description: Original copper engraving, handcolored, published 1598 in the Atlas "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" at Christopher Platin in Antwerp. Finely hand-colored in wash and outline. The map is ornated with the title cartouche in the upper centre and a decorative scale of milage in the lower right corner. The "privilegium" is written on the upper right side. Villages and towns are shown as miniature views, moreover the map is ornated with ship. A very good example in excellent condition. Notes: Condition: VG Reference: Koeman Ort. 32; Broe: 165 Price: /
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