The Old Print Shop

Tartaria.

  • ARTIST: Jodocus Hondius

  • PUBLISHER: Published by J. Hondius, Amsterdam.

  • MEDIUM: Copper plate engraving,

    DATE: 1638

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 13 1/2 x 19 1/2" (342 x 492 mm).

  • DESCRIPTION: A fascinating and quite decorative map. The Great Wall of China is shown as well as the northwest region of North America. Korea is depicted as an island. Decorative vignettes include a nomadic tribe, tents and livestock.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO:

  • CONDITION: Good condition save for expertly repaired splitting along lower centerfold and paper fills along right margin. Full original coloring.

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  • CATEGORIES: Maps