Antique Map of the West Coast of North America & North East Coast of Asia '1772'

Reference
PCT-58789
Date
1772
Region
Asia
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
35.0 x 47.7 cm (13.8 x 18.8 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 650

Antique map titled 'Carte des nouvelles decouvertes/ Extrait d'une Carte Japonoise de l'Universe'. Map of the West Coast of North America and North-East Coast of Asia, based upon Buache's report of the various Russian Discoveries between 1731 and 1742 including the various explorers routes and notes. The lower map is based upon a Japanese map taken back to Europe by Kaempfer.

The various Russian discoveries between 1731 and 1742 are shown in the upper map, including the Sea of the West and various explorers routes and notes. The bottom map is based upon a Japanese map taken by Kaempfer back to Europe. It depicts a fascinating and wholly different approach to the two regions.

Where this sits in the catalogue

Other sheets of Asia


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