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Stock# 102787
Description
Fine early map of Japan and Korea and, published in Venice by Francois Santini.
The map is one of the best large format maps of Japan and Korea to appear in a commercial atlas.
One of the most detailed maps of the region published in the mid-18th Century.
Condition Description
Hand-colored outline on 18th-century laid paper. Minor toning at the centerfold. Some minor spots in the blank edges not affecting the map image.
Paolo Santini Biography
Paolo Santini (1729-1793) was an Venetian engraver known especially for his religious prints and fine cartographic engravings. He published in Venice and may have a been a member of the clergy. In his maps, he largely adopted and adapted the work of his French counterparts, especially the brothers de Vaugondy.
![[Clans Assigned to Defence Duty on Land and Sea in lzu, Sagami, Musashi, Kazusa, Shimofusa, and Awa Provinces] [lzu, Sagami, Musashi, Kazusa, Shimofusa, Awa kairiku okatame]](https://storage.googleapis.com/raremaps/img/small/55562.jpg)
![[Clans Assigned to Defence Duty on Land and Sea in lzu, Sagami, Musashi, Kazusa, Shimofusa, and Boshu] (same as Awa) [Provinces for Maintaining Peace] [lzu, Sagami, Musashi, Kazusa, Shimofusa, Boshu Kairiku okatame taihei kagami]](https://storage.googleapis.com/raremaps/img/small/55560.jpg)
