Japonia et Terra Eso.

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ARTIST: Gerard Mercator
MEDIUM: Copper plate engraving
DATE: 1651
EDITION SIZE: Image size 6 x 7 5/8" ( 15.1 x 19.3 cm )
DESCRIPTION: Mercator's small map of Japan with Korea as an island. At upper right is a partial coastline of t Lant van Eso (Hokkaido) and Compagnies Landt, a mythical island that was supposedly discovered by Jean de Gama.
ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 9.5 x 12.25 inch archival mylar for handling.
CONDITION: Good condition. B&W
REFERENCE: Campbell, T. Map Collectors Circle, "Japan: European printed maps to 1800." #18.
CATEGORIES: Maps

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