Original Old Engraving, Bird's Eye View of Cangoxuma (Kagoshima) in Japan, 1669

Reference
PCT-57074
Date
1669
Region
Asia
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
32.2 x 59.2 cm (12.7 x 23.3 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 578

Rare Antique print, titled: 'Cangoxuma.'

A stunning bird's eye view of the coastal city Cangoxuma (Kagoshima) in Japan. It shows several boats in the harbour, as well as the lighthouse. 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. Nice dark impression. Some creasing in the left edge of the image. A small stain in the top edge of the image. Top and right margins faintly browned with age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

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