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"China
Regnum" map
first published by Cornelius de Jode
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Limited edition copper engraved map, first published in
1593.
Hand engraved, printed and hand colored map on hand
made art paper now issued as part of the Atlas Collectus
series. The same process as used in the 1500s. Approx.
size 44cm x 35cm. This is the rarest map of China
ever published. Famous for its circular layout and
unusual decorative border showing early European
visions of China (windcarts, fish-catching cormorants,
junks). Total edition is limited to 99 copies, of
which only 50 are being sold in China/HK. Makes
an outstanding decorative addition to the office
or home and superb corporate gift to mark special
events.
For further information and to order visit Web site:
http://lazarus.elte.hu/~zoltorok/Cartartweb/cartart_dejode.htm |
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| March-April
2003 THE CHINA BUSINESS REVIEW |
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