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Antique Map of North Europe and East Asia by Vaugondy, circa 1750

About the Item

Antique map titled 'Carte des parties nord et est de L'Asie'. Map of the Northern parts and East Asia. Five maps on one sheet, showing California, Alaska and Syberia, Korea and Japan. South to Korea the island "Quelpaerts". This map shows the Bering Straits an extended Alaska, Japan and a curious Jesso and California as an peninsular.Originates from 'The Encyclopédie ou Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers, par une Société de Gens de lettres.' which was published under the direction of Diderot and d'Alembert, with 17 volumes of text and 11 volumes of plates between 1751 and 1772. It contained 72,000 articles written by more than 140 contributors. This encyclopedia was a massive reference work for the arts and sciences, as well as a means to propagate the ideas of the French Enlightment. The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous.

Dimensions:

Height: 15.36 in (39 cm)Width: 16.54 in (42 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)

Period:

Mid-18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1750

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Few tiny tears, and a small repair in inset IV. please study images carefully.

Seller Location:

Langweer, NL

Reference Number:

Seller: BGJC-00681stDibs: LU3054314411281