Antique Engraving of Edo 'or Jeddo, Yedo, Now Tokyo', 1669

Reference
PCT-57132
Date
1669
Region
Asia
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
32.3 x 79.8 cm (12.7 x 31.4 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 679

Antique print, titled: 'Iedo'

A bird's eye view of Edo (or Jeddo, Yedo, now Tokyo) as seen from a nearby hill. 62 places are identified in a list (both in French and Dutch). Arnoldus Montanus' "Gedenkwaerdige Gesantschappen der Oost-Indische Maatschappy in 't Vereenigde Nederland aan de Kaisaren van Japan […]. Amsterdam: Jacob Meurs, 1669.

Artists and Engravers: Made by an anonymous engraver after 'Arnoldus Montanus'.

Condition: Very good, given age. Original folds, as issued. Margins a little browned. A dampstain in the top margin/edge of the image. A small tear in the top edge of one of the folds (closed with acid-free archival tape). General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

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