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This fine detailed plan of Nagasaki is from Charlevoix’s ‘Histoire et Description Generale du Japon’. ‘Charlevoix’s historical description of Japan includes two general maps signed by Nicolas Bellin who may also have been responsible for the others (Shirley). Campbell, T. (Japan) #56; Shirley BL G.Char 2a no. 8; Walter, L. #100.
CHARLEVOIX, Pierre Francois Xavier de
Nangasaki
Paris, 1754
210 x 450 mm., folded as issued with new margin lower left to replace that removed to facilitate binding, not affecting image.
Stock number: 4203
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