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De Fer/ Wells. A New Map of Great Tartary, China

[Tartary & China]. Nicholas de Fer. A New Map Of Great Tartary, And China, With The Adjoyning Parts Of Asia, taken from Mr. de Fer's Map of Asia Dedicated to His Highness William Duke of Glocester. Double-page engraved map with two insets based up memoirs of Jesuits Martini and Verbiest. From Edward Wells' ''A New Sett Of Maps Both Of Antient And Present Geography,'' editions published 1667-1727. 14 1/8 x 19 3/4 in. Relies mostly on maps by Nicholas De Fer (Fr. 1646-1720), but uses Portuguese sources for Korea, Japan, and the nearby Asian coast. Uncolored.

Condition report

Entire verso of map archivally backed repairing split in center fold faintly visible on face of map, few tiny tears and few short tape residue top edge. 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.