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Jean-Baptiste Tavernier : Carte des Isles du Japon Esquelles est Remarque la Route tant par Mer que par Terre que tiennent les Hollandois pour se transporter de la Ville de Nangasaqui a Iedo demeure du Roy de ces mesmes Isles

Hand Colored, Very Good; folding map flattened and laid down on acid-free tissue paper for long-term preservation. Margins extended. A short tear on the right margin, due to the attachment of the map to the book., Size : 520x780 (mm), 20.47x30.71 (Inches)

Scarce large impressive map of Japan, engraved by J. Durant. Published in 'Recueil de plusieurs relations.' Tavernier marked several places of interest on the map, including places where "worthless" young men are sent into slave labour until recalled by their families, where silver mines can be found, and where one can find the most beautiful ladies.

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