Japaniae Nova Descriptio.

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• ARTIST: Joannes Jansson

• PUBLISHER: Published by J. Jansson, Amsterdam.

• MEDIUM: Handcolored copper plate engraving,

  DATE: c.1636.

• EDITION SIZE: 13 1/2 x 17 1/2" (342 x 443 mm) plus wide margins.

• DESCRIPTION: This map is virtually identical to the Hondius map of 1606 but with new ornate cartouches. The original model for this and the Hondius was Abraham Ortelius' map of 1595. Korea is shown as an elongated island.

• ADDITIONAL INFO:

• CONDITION: Very good condition. Original handcoloring.

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• CATEGORIES: Maps