Japan (and Korea) – Iaponia

Date of first edition: 1606 (by Jodocus Hondius)

Date of this edition: 1613-1619 (by Jodocus Hondius II)

Dimensions (not including margins): 34 x 44,3 cm

Dimensions (including margins): 46 x 55,5 cm

Condition: Very good. Sharp copper engraving printed on paper. Centre fold as published., but second fold right of centre forld. Superb old colouring. Wide margins.

Condition rating: A

Verso: text in Latin

Map reference: van der Krogt I, 8450:1A.1; Walter L., OAG 12

From:  Gerardi Mercatoris – L’Atlas ou Méditations Cosmographiques de la Fabrique du Monde et Figure diceluy. I. Hondij, 1613-1616. Van der Krogt I,1,104; ‘page 350-351’