56 HONDIUS, J. Asiae Nova Descriptio. Amsterdam, 1619. Papier légèrement bruni, pli central restauré. - Paper browning as usual. Repair of centerfold. 373 x 501 mm.

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¤ Several sources appear to have been used in the compilation of this map, including the Portuguese Jesuits Luis Teixeira (1595) for Japan, and Luis Jorgede Barbuda (1584) for details of China. Korea is depicted as an island. Recent discoveries of Barentsz. are cited. Parts of America and New Guinea are shown.