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Jan van Loon

Dutch Map Of China

Schenk & Valk

Circa 1690

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Description

A 17th century map of China.

  • Jan Van Loon (Dutch).
  • Imperii Sinarum Nova Descriptio.
  • Amsterdam: Schenk & Valk, circa 1690.
  • Original color with additions.
  • This work is presented unframed.


Decorative map of China, with ornate cartouches for the title and scale. Van Loon's map first appeared in Jansson's Atlas Novus in 1658, and as a late addition to the atlas is relatively uncommon. This example was published by Schenk & Valk from the 1690s, with their names added under the vignette sea battle.

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Minor signs of age and handling.

Dimensions

Height: 18.31 inches / 46.5 cm
Width: 20.47 inches / 52 cm

Language

Latin

Subject

Asia, Maps, Maps and Atlases, History, Travel and Exploration

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