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HONDIUS,J. - Asiae Nova Descriptio..
Amsterdam 1613, In original colours.. 373x501mm. Paper browning as usual. Repair of center fold. With some slight colour addition.
Several sources appear to have been used in the compilation of this map, including the Portuguese Jesuits Luis Teixeira (1595) for Japan, and Luis Jorgede Barbuda (1584) for details of China. Korea is depicted as an island. Recent discoveries of Barentsz. are cited. Parts of America and New Guinea a... (Go to Item Page)

$ 3,240
Approx. Euro 2106

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MERCATOR,G./ HONDIUS,J., Asia ex magna Orbis terre descriptione Gerardi Mercatoris.., antique map, old maps

MERCATOR,G./ HONDIUS,J. - Asia ex magna Orbis terre descriptione Gerardi Mercatoris..
Amsterdam 1630, Original colours.. 375x463mm. In attractive colours. Printed on heavy paper.
The cartography derives directly from the 1569 Mercator world map and includes the southern landmasses of New Guinea and Terra Australis, the East Indian Islands, the Philippines and a strange roundel kite-shaped archipelago of Japan.
The coasts of North East Asia and North West America are separ... (Go to Item Page)

$ 2,200
Approx. Euro 1430

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CLOPPENBURGH,J.E., Asia., antique map, old maps

CLOPPENBURGH,J.E. - Asia.
Amsterdam 1632, Coloured.. 187x255mm. Acid free matted. One printers-crease. Attractive colours.
Early map of Asia, including Korea as in peninsular.... (Go to Item Page)

$ 500
Approx. Euro 325

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WEIGEL,Chr., Nova Asiae tabula e majori in minorem.., antique map, old maps

WEIGEL,Chr. - Nova Asiae tabula e majori in minorem..
Nurnberg 1724, Original colours.. 274x341mm. In mint condition.
On this map Hokkaido is even bigger depicted than Honshu and connected to Japan's main island.... (Go to Item Page)

$ 860
Approx. Euro 559

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De L'ISLE/ BUACHE,Ph., Carte d'Asie., antique map, old maps

De L'ISLE/ BUACHE,Ph. - Carte d'Asie.
Paris 1772, In original colours.. 491x630mm. Dark impression. Repair of split lower part center fold, hardly notable. Very good condition.
Curious late issue of De L'Isle's map of Asia with inset map of Syberia and the east coast of America.With the address of Ph.Buache, dated 1745. The map carries a date in its title cartouche of 1772. Uncommon.Philippe Buache was one of the most active proponents of the so-called "school of theoretic... (Go to Item Page)

$ 680
Approx. Euro 442

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ANONYMOUS, Asia / L'Asie; Asia personified as a woman., antique map, old maps

ANONYMOUS - Asia / L'Asie; Asia personified as a woman.
France c. 1790, In attractive original colours. 198x299mm. Light marginal staining. Paper slightly age-toned as usual. Print heightened with gold.
A woman setting on a carpet and surrounded by two servants, an elephant and a monkey.... (Go to Item Page)

$ 180
Approx. Euro 117

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MIGEON,J. - Asie
Paris 1874, Original colours.. 274x377mm. Steel engraving in mint condition.
Decorative map of Asia from G�ographie Universelle, Atlas Migeon. published by J. Migeon. Engraving by Schroeder of the porcelain tower of Nanking in the upper left corner.
From one of the last decorative atlases published in the 19th century.... (Go to Item Page)

$ 70
Approx. Euro 45

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Japan

MERCATOR,G., Japonia., antique map, old maps

MERCATOR,G. - Japonia.
Amsterdam 1606-1620, In original colours.. 342x445mm. With French text on verso, giving a description of Japan. Paper slightly browned. Some brown spots due to oxidation of green paint.
Jodocus Hondius' fine map early 17th century map of the islands of Japan, first issued as one of the new maps in the expended Mercator Hondius Atlas of 1606.
The map is closely modelled on the Ortelius-Teixeira outline of 1595 and includes Korea as an elongated island and the three principal isla... (Go to Item Page)

$ 3,300
Approx. Euro 2145

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BLAEU,J., Japonia Regnum., antique map, old maps

BLAEU,J. - Japonia Regnum.
Amsterdam 1655, Original colours.. 417x589mm. A few placed underlaid due to oxidation of green paint.
This was to remain the standard form of Japan until the eighteenth century and although replaced by the maps of Reland and Kaempfer, it is in its outline, closer to the true shape of Japan than either of these or indeed any printed map before the nineteenth century. It was compiled by Father Martino... (Go to Item Page)

$ 3,600
Approx. Euro 2340

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MALLET,A.M., Isles du Japon., antique map, old maps

MALLET,A.M. - Isles du Japon.
Paris, 1685, Coloured.. 143x98mm. In good condition.
A charming late 17th century French map with a very decorative title cartouche showing trumpet-blowing cherubs, by Allain Manneson Mallet (1630-1706), a well traveled military engineer and geographer who worked in 17th century France under King Louis XIV.
From the German text edition published... (Go to Item Page)

$ 720
Approx. Euro 468

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SCHENK,P./ VALK,G., Nova et accurata Japoniae terrae Esonis, ac Insularum adjacentium., antique map, old maps

SCHENK,P./ VALK,G. - Nova et accurata Japoniae terrae Esonis, ac Insularum adjacentium.
Amsterdam 1700, Coloured.. 450x544mm. A fine copy. Printed on heavy paper.
A re-issue of Janssonius' map with the new imprint Amstelodami Vendibilis apud P.Schenk et G.Valk.C.P. . Notable for its detail of Hokkaido, the first printed map to use the detailed manuscript charts of Maarten de Vries from his voyage to the region in 1643. Spanish stories on gold- and silv... (Go to Item Page)

$ 3,600
Approx. Euro 2340

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CHATELAIN,H., L'Empire du Japon, tire des cartes des Japonnois., antique map, old maps

CHATELAIN,H. - L'Empire du Japon, tire des cartes des Japonnois.
Amsterdam 1719, Coloured.. 370x435mm. In very good condition.
A good impression of this decorative map of Japan based on Reland's map of `1715, one of the earliest to use both Latin names and Japanese characters. With inset of the bay of Nagasaki.... (Go to Item Page)

$ 2,700
Approx. Euro 1755

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CHATELAIN,H., Succession des Empereurs du Japon avec une .., antique map, old maps

CHATELAIN,H. - Succession des Empereurs du Japon avec une ..
Amsterdam 1720, Coloured.. 376x435mm. In very good condition.
The plate is showing the murder of one of the Medieval Emperors of Japan and the arrival of one of the early Dutch embassies in Kyoto with a small map of Japan in a central panel. Plate and text-pages from his "Atlas Historique". Bound in modern paper wrappers. With an interesting description of Jap... (Go to Item Page)

$ 720
Approx. Euro 468

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KAEMPFER,E., Imperium Japonicum.., antique map, old maps

KAEMPFER,E. - Imperium Japonicum..
The Hague 1727, Coloured.. 460x530mm. Good condition. Upper margin cut short as issued.
The most important influence on European maps of Japan during the early years of the eighteenth century was that of E. Kaempfer based upon the manuscripts compiled during his 2 years residence on Deshima between 1690 and 1692. One of the main points of interest is that the names of the provinces are... (Go to Item Page)

$ 3,360
Approx. Euro 2184

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TIRION,I., Carte du Japon, Dress�e sur les Cartes Japonnoises.., antique map, old maps

TIRION,I. - Carte du Japon, Dress�e sur les Cartes Japonnoises..
The Hague 1732, Original colours.. 275x320mm. In good condition.
Japan is still drawn in a nearly purely east-west position. At bottom right at the island of Fatsisio is mentioned: To this island the powerful men of Japan were sent Into exile .
From Histoire Naturelle, Civile, et Eccl�siastique De L'Empire Du Japon: Compos�e en Allemand par Engelbert Ka... (Go to Item Page)

$ 900
Approx. Euro 585

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SEUTTER,M., Regni Japoniae Nova Mappa Geographica.., antique map, old maps

SEUTTER,M. - Regni Japoniae Nova Mappa Geographica..
Augsburg 1740, Original colours.. 486x565mm. Very good condition.
The map is based on Englebert Kaempfer's map of 1727. It shows a much distorted outline for the Island of Japan and a wonderful decorative cartouche top left. The map was engraved by Tobias Conrad Lotter.... (Go to Item Page)

$ 4,800
Approx. Euro 3120

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BOWEN,E., A New and Accurate Map of the Empire of Japan., antique map, old maps

BOWEN,E. - A New and Accurate Map of the Empire of Japan.
London 1744, Coloured.. 353x429mm. Good condition.
The way in which the area to the north of Honshu is depicted is noteworthy, as is the inclusion of the Land of Dwarves, seen in so many Japanese maps of the period. Closely modelled on Nicolas Bellin's map of 1735. Emanuel Bowen was an English engraver, publisher and maps seller, active in London be... (Go to Item Page)

$ 1,940
Approx. Euro 1261

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BELLIN,J.N., Carte des Isles du Japon et la Presqu'Isle de Coree.., antique map, old maps

BELLIN,J.N. - Carte des Isles du Japon et la Presqu'Isle de Coree..
Paris 1746, Coloured.. 213x288mm. In very good condition. Wide margins.
A fine map of the islands of Japan embellished with fine baroque decorations. Bellin influenced other cartographers with his erroneous portrayals of Japan.Included in Antoine-Franç:ois Pr�vost, Histoire G�n�le des voyages, ou nouvelle collection de toutes les relations de voyages per Mer et... (Go to Item Page)

$ 360
Approx. Euro 234

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ZATTA,A., L'Impero del Giapon diviso in sette principali parti cive.., antique map, old maps

ZATTA,A. - L'Impero del Giapon diviso in sette principali parti cive..
Venice 1785, Coloured.. 320x410mm. In mint condition. With broad margins.
The map of the Japanese Empire published by Antonio Zatta (1757-97) continued to show most of the inaccuracies of earlier eighteenth-century maps.... (Go to Item Page)

$ 1,870
Approx. Euro 1215

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JOHNSON,A,J., Johnson's Japan Nippon, Kiusiu, Sikok, Yesso.., antique map, old maps

JOHNSON,A,J. - Johnson's Japan Nippon, Kiusiu, Sikok, Yesso..
New York 1867, In original colours.. 329x396mm. Repair of a few marginal tears hardly affecting engraved area.
A detailed steel engraved map of Japan with inset maps of Yes and the Japanese Kuriles and Bay of Nagasaki .... (Go to Item Page)

$ 240
Approx. Euro 156

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BLACK,A.& C., Japan., antique map, old maps

BLACK,A.& C. - Japan.
Edinburg 1884, Original colours.. 390x285mm. Lithography in colours.
A detailed lithographed map of Japan including Hokkaido and including a small inset of the environs of Tokyo & Yokohama. Lower part map a numbered key to devisions and provinces.... (Go to Item Page)

$ 180
Approx. Euro 117

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VAN SIEBOLD,P.Fr.B., Japan ten tyde van Zin-mu-ten-won 660 v.c., antique map, old maps

VAN SIEBOLD,P.Fr.B. - Japan ten tyde van Zin-mu-ten-won 660 v.c.
Leiden 1832-52, Uncoloured.. 225x258mm. Lithography in good condition. Wide margins.
Showing Japan 660 B.C. Japan was known as "Jama-to v. Aki-Tsu-Sima.
Von Siebold was born in Wurtzburg, in Germany, and worked for the Dutch government as a doctor in Java. In Japan, where Von Siebold arrived in 1823 at the age of 27, he demonstrated his skills in medicine. His reputation allowed... (Go to Item Page)

$ 1,000
Approx. Euro 650

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VAN SIEBOLD,P.Fr.B., Josi Masa., antique map, old maps

VAN SIEBOLD,P.Fr.B. - Josi Masa.
Leiden 1832-52, Uncoloured.. 160x165mm. Lithography in good condition.
Very fine portrait of Josi Masa
Von Siebold was born in W�rtzburg, in Germany, and worked for the Dutch government as a doctor in Java. In Japan, where Von Siebold arrived in 1823 at the age of 27, he demonstrated his skills in medicine. His reputation allowed him to go beyond Deshima and to buy ... (Go to Item Page)

$ 420
Approx. Euro 273

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VAN SIEBOLD,P.Fr.B., Bijwijven van den Mikado - Nebenweiber des Mikado., antique map, old maps

VAN SIEBOLD,P.Fr.B. - Bijwijven van den Mikado - Nebenweiber des Mikado.
Leiden 1832-52, Uncoloured.. 200x320mm. Lithography in good condition.
Very fine portraits of servants of a Mikado (Title in Dutch and German)
Von Siebold was born in W�rtzburg, in Germany, and worked for the Dutch government as a doctor in Java. In Japan, where Von Siebold arrived in 1823 at the age of 27, he demonstrated his skills in medicine. His reputation allo... (Go to Item Page)

$ 360
Approx. Euro 234

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VAN SIEBOLD,P.Fr.B., Worstelaars - Ringer, antique map, old maps

VAN SIEBOLD,P.Fr.B. - Worstelaars - Ringer
Leiden 1832-52, Uncoloured.. 310x240mm. Lithography in good condition.
Showing Summo-wrestlers.
Von Siebold was born in W�rtzburg, in Germany, and worked for the Dutch government as a doctor in Java. In Japan, where Von Siebold arrived in 1823 at the age of 27, he demonstrated his skills in medicine. His reputation allowed him to go beyond Deshima and to buy a house... (Go to Item Page)

$ 600
Approx. Euro 390

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VAN SIEBOLD,P.Fr.B., Muzijkinstrumenten - Samisen / Kokiu., antique map, old maps

VAN SIEBOLD,P.Fr.B. - Muzijkinstrumenten - Samisen / Kokiu.
Leiden 1832-52, In original colours.. 220x310mm. Lithography in good condition and very attractive colours.
A japanese woman playing the samisen and a men playing kokiu.
Von Siebold was born in W�rtzburg, in Germany, and worked for the Dutch government as a doctor in Java. In Japan, where Von Siebold arrived in 1823 at the age of 27, he demonstrated his skills in medicine. His reputation allowed him to... (Go to Item Page)

$ 720
Approx. Euro 468

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Japan cities

MALLET,A.M., Miaco., antique map, old maps

MALLET,A.M. - Miaco.
Paris 1683, Coloured.. 149x104mm. In attractive colours.
A late 17th century miniature view of the skyline of Miaco (Kyoto). By Allain Manneson Mallet (1630-1706), a well travelled military engineer and geographer who worked in 17th century France under King Louis XIV... (Go to Item Page)

$ 320
Approx. Euro 208

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CHOKENEMON, [Plan of the port and city of Nagasaki], antique map, old maps

CHOKENEMON - [Plan of the port and city of Nagasaki]
Nagasaki. Japan: c.1740, In original colours.. 700x1250mm. Manuscript plan drawn and signed "Chokenemon", in ink and colours on rice paper, (Some old worming, the plan backed on thin paper). Presented in concertina form with later paper covers, modern cloth case. Very good.
AN EXTRAORDINARY RARE AND EARLY JAPANESE PLAN OF NAGASAKI
A detailed manuscript plan of the navigation into Nagasaki, the town, its layout and surrounding areas, orientated to the North West, names in Japanese Katakana and classical Chinese, signed in lower right corner "Chokenemon".
The earl... (Go to Item Page)

$ 50,000
Approx. Euro 32500

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ANONYMOUS, Nangasakij, antique map, old maps

ANONYMOUS - Nangasakij
c.1750, In original o/l colours.. 76x95mm. Water colour with pen and ink. Some minor discolouration in corners.
Charming 18th water colour on paper depicting a panoramic view of Nagasaki and the factory Deshima of the V.O.C.
Probably made by a westerner artist visiting Japan.
RARE.... (Go to Item Page)

$ 2,700
Approx. Euro 1755

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DHEULLAND, Plan du port et de la ville de Nangasaki., antique map, old maps

DHEULLAND - Plan du port et de la ville de Nangasaki.
Paris 1760, Coloured.. 196x338mm. In decorative colours. Good condition.
Attractive and well detailed plan of Nagasaki, large title cartouche with reference key to principal points of interest. Deshima, the Dutch trading post of the V.O.C. is central to the map.... (Go to Item Page)

$ 480
Approx. Euro 312

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BAIKO-DO., Shinkan Nagasaki no Dzu., antique map, old maps

BAIKO-DO. - Shinkan Nagasaki no Dzu.
Nagasaki 1801, Original colours.. 320x440mm. Wood-block print in four colours. Some wear and tear along folds, and paper thinness in upper left hand corner. Complete with original cover.
The oldest of these so-called Nagasaki pictures (Nagasaki-zu) were two panoramic prints by the artist Chikujuken that served as guides to the city of Nagasaki for visitors, who took them home as stylish souvenirs. They were such a useful guide for finding the foreign trading stations and the anchora... (Go to Item Page)

$ 3,000
Approx. Euro 1950

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BAIKO-DO., Shink� Nagasaki-no-zu., antique map, old maps

BAIKO-DO. - Shink� Nagasaki-no-zu.
Nagasaki 1821, Original colours.. 435x635mm. Japanese wood-block print in 4 colours. Two sheets joined measuring. Colours in pataan-technique.
A bird's eye view of Nagasaki harbour. This is the reversed edition by Baik�-d�, originally published by K�ju-do (1802).
In nagasaki harbour the island Deshima (the V.O.C. trading post) with the Dutch flag and Dutch and Chinese vessels. Nagasaki was the port city of the Hizen Province (now Nagasa... (Go to Item Page)

$ 2,760
Approx. Euro 1794

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ANONYMOUS., Der Hafen und die Bai von Nagasaki., antique map, old maps

ANONYMOUS. - Der Hafen und die Bai von Nagasaki.
Germany 1850, Coloured.. 280x310mm. Steel engraving.
A fine composite sheet of engravings of sites and scenes in Japan, a central bird's-eye view showing Deshima and Nagasaki Bay with V.O.C. vessel.... (Go to Item Page)

$ 500
Approx. Euro 325

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VON SIEBOLD,P.Fr.B., Gezigt op de haven en de baai van Nagasaki.., antique map, old maps

VON SIEBOLD,P.Fr.B. - Gezigt op de haven en de baai van Nagasaki..
Leiden 1832-1852, Uncoloured.. 330x535mm. Lithography. Slightly browned and repair of split upper and lower part center fold. Margins cut close. With pinholes in four corners.
A very rare birds-eye view showing Deshima and Nagasaki bay. Von Siebold was born in W�rtzburg, in Germany, and worked for the Dutch government as a doctor in Java. In Japan, where Von Siebold arrived in 1823 at the age of 27, he demonstrated his skills in medicine. His reputation allowed him to go ... (Go to Item Page)

$ 2,100
Approx. Euro 1365

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VON SIEBOLD,P.Fr.B., Gezicht op het Meer Tokait� / Biwa-ko., antique map, old maps

VON SIEBOLD,P.Fr.B. - Gezicht op het Meer Tokait� / Biwa-ko.
Leiden 1832-1852, Uncoloured.. 250x330mm. Lithography in very good condition.
View of Lake Biwa near Kyoto.
Von Siebold was born in Wurtzburg, in Germany, and worked for the Dutch government as a doctor in Java. In Japan, where Von Siebold arrived in 1823 at the age of 27, he demonstrated his skills in medicine.
His reputation allowed him to go beyond Deshima and to bu... (Go to Item Page)

$ 2,160
Approx. Euro 1404

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GANZALEZ,S., Glorioso martirio de los veintiseis santos..del Japon., antique map, old maps

GANZALEZ,S. - Glorioso martirio de los veintiseis santos..del Japon.
Madrid, c.1860, Lithography on tinted ground.. 426x521mm. In lower part print repair of tear 7cm into printed text.
Fine and rare print showing the 26 martyrs of Nagasaki. Bottom part a key with names of martyrs. Text below shows the names of the 26 martyrs of Nagasaki : 1. ST. FRANCIS, 2. ST. COSMAS TAKEYA, 3. ST. PETER SUKEJIRO, 04. ST. MICHAEL KOZAKI, 5. ST. JAMES KISAI, 6. ST. PAUL MIKI, 7. ST. PAUL IBARAKI, ... (Go to Item Page)

$ 1,440
Approx. Euro 936

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KORN,W., Nangasaki., antique map, old maps

KORN,W. - Nangasaki.
Berlin 1864, Coloured.. 250x490mm. Coloured lithography on tinted ground.
A fine bird's-eye view showing Deshima (the head quarter of the V.O.C.) and Nagasaki bay. From Die Preussische Expedition nach Ost Asien . With many European ships in the bay. To the left Dechima is shown with its flagpole.... (Go to Item Page)

$ 2,400
Approx. Euro 1560

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ANONYMOUS., Parthie aus dem Binnensee (Japan), antique map, old maps

ANONYMOUS. - Parthie aus dem Binnensee (Japan)
Japan 1890, Uncoloured.. 127x246mm. Drawing on paper.
Anonymous drawing made by a German sailor during his visit to Japan. The drawing shows a lake with two Japanese vessels and a building with a Japanese flag in an mountainous landscape.... (Go to Item Page)

$ 240
Approx. Euro 156

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VAN SIEBOLD,P.Fr.B., Simonoseki., antique map, old maps

VAN SIEBOLD,P.Fr.B. - Simonoseki.
Leiden 1832-52, Uncoloured.. 350x530mm. Lithography in good condition. A few light brown spots.
"Bird's-eye view of Simonoseki, an important trading post in earlier times.
Von Siebold was born in Wurtzburg, in Germany, and worked for the Dutch government as a doctor in Java. In Japan, where Von Siebold arrived in 1823 at the age of 27, he demonstrated his skills in medicine. His reputatio... (Go to Item Page)

$ 2,040
Approx. Euro 1326

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VAN SIEBOLD,P.Fr.B., Muzijkinstrumenten Biwa / Koto., antique map, old maps

VAN SIEBOLD,P.Fr.B. - Muzijkinstrumenten Biwa / Koto.
Leiden 1832-52, In attractive original colours.. 330x230mm. Lithography in very good condition.
Showing two Japanese music instruments: Biwa and the Koto.
Von Siebold was born in Wurtzburg, in Germany, and worked for the Dutch government as a doctor in Java. In Japan, where Von Siebold arrived in 1823 at the age of 27, he demonstrated his skills in medicine. His reputation allowed him to go... (Go to Item Page)

$ 840
Approx. Euro 546

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VAN SIEBOLD,P.Fr.B., Muzijkinstrumenten., antique map, old maps

VAN SIEBOLD,P.Fr.B. - Muzijkinstrumenten.
Leiden 1832-52, Uncoloured.. 320x230mm. Lithography in good condition.
Showing Japanese drums.
Von Siebold was born in Wurtzburg, in Germany, and worked for the Dutch government as a doctor in Java. In Japan, where Von Siebold arrived in 1823 at the age of 27, he demonstrated his skills in medicine. His reputation allowed him to go beyond Deshima and to buy a house ... (Go to Item Page)

$ 500
Approx. Euro 325

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VAN SIEBOLD,P.Fr.B. - Muzijkinstrumenten.
Leiden 1832-52, Uncoloured.. 330x230mm. Lithography in good condition.
Showing several Japanese string musical instruments, a.o.: Samisen and Kokiu.
Von Siebold was born in Wurtzburg, in Germany, and worked for the Dutch government as a doctor in Java. In Japan, where Von Siebold arrived in 1823 at the age of 27, he demonstrated his skills in medicine. His reputatio... (Go to Item Page)

$ 500
Approx. Euro 325

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VAN SIEBOLD,P.Fr.B., Isibasi Sukesajemon., antique map, old maps

VAN SIEBOLD,P.Fr.B. - Isibasi Sukesajemon.
Leiden 1832-52, Uncoloured.. 300x240mm. Lithography in very good condition.
Portrait of Isibasi Sukesajemon after a painting by C.H. de Villeneuve.
Von Siebold was born in Wurtzburg, in Germany, and worked for the Dutch government as a doctor in Java. In Japan, where Von Siebold arrived in 1823 at the age of 27, he demonstrated his skills in medicine.
His reputation ... (Go to Item Page)

$ 580
Approx. Euro 377

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VON SIEBOLD,P.Fr.B., Nederlandsche Factory DEZIMA 1828, antique map, old maps

VON SIEBOLD,P.Fr.B. - Nederlandsche Factory DEZIMA 1828
Leiden 1832-52, Uncoloured.. 160x165mm. Lithography in good condition. A few light brown spots.
Bird's-eye view of the manmade island of Deshima, trading post of the V.O.C. from 1641 onward.
Underneath the map a legend in Dutch and German with name of all the buildings.
Von Siebold was born in Wurtzburg, in Germany, and worked for the Dutch government as a doctor in Java. In Japan, wher... (Go to Item Page)

$ 1,080
Approx. Euro 702

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VAN SIEBOLD,P.Fr.B., Wapenrusting - R�stung., antique map, old maps

VAN SIEBOLD,P.Fr.B. - Wapenrusting - R�stung.
Leiden 1832-52, Uncoloured.. 310x240mm. Lithography in good condition. Some very minor browning.
Showing armour of a Samurai.
Von Siebold was born in Wurtzburg, in Germany, and worked for the Dutch government as a doctor in Java. In Japan, where Von Siebold arrived in 1823 at the age of 27, he demonstrated his skills in medicine. His reputation allowed him to go beyond Deshima and to buy a h... (Go to Item Page)

$ 360
Approx. Euro 234

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VAN SIEBOLD,P.Fr.B., Simori., antique map, old maps

VAN SIEBOLD,P.Fr.B. - Simori.
Leiden, 1832-52, Uncoloured.. 245x165mm. Lithography in good condition.
Portrait of Simori.
Von Siebold was born in Wurtzburg, in Germany, and worked for the Dutch government as a doctor in Java. In Japan, where Von Siebold arrived in 1823 at the age of 27, he demonstrated his skills in medicine. His reputation allowed him to go beyond Deshima and to buy a house outs... (Go to Item Page)

$ 450
Approx. Euro 292

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VON SIEBOLD,P.Fr.B., Namura Sanziro, antique map, old maps

VON SIEBOLD,P.Fr.B. - Namura Sanziro
Leiden 1832-1852., Uncoloured.. 270x190mm. Lithography in good condition.
Portrait of Sanziro Namura.
Von Siebold was born in Wurtzburg, in Germany, and worked for the Dutch government as a doctor in Java. In Japan, where Von Siebold arrived in 1823 at the age of 27, he demonstrated his skills in medicine. His reputation allowed him to go beyond Deshima and to buy a ho... (Go to Item Page)

$ 720
Approx. Euro 468

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Japan isles

MALLET,A.M., Terre de Iesso., antique map, old maps

MALLET,A.M. - Terre de Iesso.
MALLET,A.M., Coloured.. 145x105mm. In good condition.
A charming small map of Hokkaido and the northern part of Honshu, by Allain Manneson Mallet (1630-1706), a well travelled military engineer and geographer who worked in 17th century France under King Louis XIV.
With four western ships in the sea. One of the earliest separate delineation's of the... (Go to Item Page)

$ 460
Approx. Euro 299

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South East Asia

MERCATOR,G/ HONDIUS,J., India Orientalis., antique map, old maps

MERCATOR,G/ HONDIUS,J. - India Orientalis.
Amsterdam 1606, Coloured.. 355x487mm. With full centre fold repair. A few marginal worm holes repaired. Altogether a good and dark impression.
Published in Hondius' editions of the Mercator Atlas from 1606 onwards, showing the Indian subcontinent, the Malay Peninsula, Siam and Cambodia, China and the Philippines, and parts of Sumatra and Borneo. Many of the place names reflect Portuguese activity throughout the region.
The decorative de... (Go to Item Page)

$ 2,880
Approx. Euro 1872

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ORTELIUS,A., Indiae Orientalis Insularum que.., antique map, old maps

ORTELIUS,A. - Indiae Orientalis Insularum que..
Antwerp 1570 - 1612, Coloured.. 350x492mm. Very good condition.
Covering all of South East Asia, China, Japan and the west coast of North America. Like most cartographers of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, Ortelius drew primarily on the reports of Marco Polo for his maps of Asia. Many of his misconceptions arose from his own and Mercator's misinterpreta... (Go to Item Page)

$ 5,040
Approx. Euro 3276

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