Rare Antique Map of Japan with Place Names Given in Dutch Nomenclature, 1726

Reference
BGRN-251
Date
1726
Region
Asia
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
59.0 x 50.0 cm (23.2 x 19.7 in)
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 2,250

Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van het Eyland Japan'.

Rare map of Japan, it shows each of the Japanese provinces, with place names along the route from Nagasaki to Edo. The place names are all given in Dutch nomenclature. This map originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn. Artists and Engravers: François Valentijn (1666-1727), a missionary, worked at Amboina from 1684 to 1694 and 1705 to 1713 and travelled extensively in the VOC's lands.

Artist: François Valentijn (1666-1727), a missionary, worked at Amboina from 1684 to 1694 and 1705 to 1713 and travelled extensively in the VOC's lands.

Condition: Very good, please study image carefully.

Date: 1726 Overall size: 59 x 50 cm. Image size: 56 x 44 cm.

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