Miniature map of Japan
By HOLTROP, Willem , 1776
£200
BUY

De Eilanden of het Keizerryk van Japan Volgens de Nieuwste Waarneminge opgesteld.

Asia Japan
  • Author: HOLTROP, Willem
  • Publication place: Te Amsterdam,
  • Publisher: Holtrop,
  • Publication date: [1776 or after].
  • Physical description: Engraved map with original outline hand colour.
  • Dimensions: 162 by 195mm. (6.5 by 7.75 inches).
  • Inventory reference: 15827

Notes

The map first appeared in a miniature atlas by Steven van Esveldt. Holtrop married van Esveldt's daughter, and at some point after van Esveldt's death in 1776 the signature in the maps were changed to include Holtrop's name.

Bibliography

  1. Hubbard 111.2.

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