18th century Antique Japanese Map of Shimotsuke-no kuni Province 下野国 - Japan 日本 Scotland original copper-plate engraved antique map

original copper-plate engraved antique map a plan of the Japanese city of Koyto or Meaco by Jakob van Schley in 1757 was published in Antoine François Prevosts 15 volumes of Histoire Generale des Voyages written by Prevost & other authors between 1746-1790

along with the accounts of Hennepin and Lahontan

Ref #:  82067

The Spanish had long been passively active in the exploration of New Mexico

and marched eastwards to Arleux

18th century Antique Japanese Map of Shimotsuke-no kuni Province 下野国 - Japan 日本 Scotland original copper-plate engraved antique mapTitle : Shimotsuke Province Shimotsuke no kuni Size: 21in x 14 1 2in (535mm x 370mm) Condition: (A) Very Good Condition Date : 18th century Ref #: 91306 Description: A unique opportunity to acquire an original, rare antique wood block engraved Japanese map. This beautiful hand coloured map of the Shimotsuke Province Shimotsuke no kuni today part of the Tochigi Prefecture was published in the ca 18th century. There is a high level of artistry & detail