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5 maps of Japan: [1727] - [1800's].

[Japan]. 5 engraved maps. Very good condition. ++ Robert de Vaugondy. Le Japon. 1749. From ''Atlas Portatif,'' Paris: 1749 or later. #168 upper right corner. 6 x 6 in., wide margins, verso blank. Outline color. ++ Some Curious Remarks Upon The Potent Empire Of Japan. Caption upper margin, text lower margin both in English. Southern Japan, Taiwan, southeastern China, and ''Corea I.'' 5 3/8 x 6 3/8 in. Possibly from Churchill's ''Voyages and Travels,'' 1752. Early full hand-coloring. ++ Terre De Iesso. From Mallet's ''Description de L'Univers,'' Paris: c.1683. Uncolored. ++ Empire Of Japan. Engraved by J. & C. Walker. ''Krusenstern, Kaempfer, &c.'' in margin at lower left. Society for the Diffusion of Knowledge, published by C. Knight, London, c.1832 or later. 15 1/8 x 12 3/8 in. Margins slightly toned, short tear. Outline color. 2 hand-colored, 2 color outline.

Condition report

++ Matted for framing. 1 affixed to transparant plastic cover and matting's backing with tape along upper edge. Others hinged to backing or window portion of matting with 2 small bits of tape to upper edge of image side or verso. Otherwise very good to near fine. No information or description of any kind with regard to property listed shall be construed as a warranty, either expressed or implied. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.