China Regnum.: De Jode's rare map of China
by DE JODE, Cornelius
- Used
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Antwerp,: Collectore Cornelio de Iudeis,, [1593].. 365 by 450mm (14.25 by 17.75 inches).. Double-page engraved map, fine original hand-colour. De Jode first published his 'Speculum' in 1578. Intended as competition to Ortelius' popular 'Theatrum', it faired poorly and sales were disappointing, another edition was produced, after de Jode's death by his son Cornelius in 1593. For this edition, Cornelius introduced several new maps, of which the present item is a superb example. The map is based upon the work of the Portuguese Jorge de Barbuda, whose map of China appeared in the work of de Jode's competitor, Ortelius, in 1584. The circular map is framed by elaborate strap-work and four vignettes of Far Eastern life: fish-catching cormorants; a fishing boat with a chimney-topped cabin with a pen attached to the side sheltering domestic fowl; the worship of a triple-headed deity; and the famous wind carts depicted on many early European maps of the region, including those of Hondius and Speed. Van der Krogt 8410:32.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Daniel Crouch Rare Books Ltd (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 12232
- Title
- China Regnum.
- Author
- DE JODE, Cornelius
- Book Condition
- Used
- Publisher
- Collectore Cornelio de Iudeis,
- Place of Publication
- Antwerp,
- Date Published
- [1593].
- Keywords
- antique map, De Jode, China, Speculum, Barbuda, rare map
- Product_type
- Maps
- Size
- 365 by 450mm (14.25 by 17.75 inches).
Terms of Sale
Daniel Crouch Rare Books Ltd
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About the Seller
Daniel Crouch Rare Books Ltd
Biblio member since 2018
London
About Daniel Crouch Rare Books Ltd
Daniel Crouch Rare Books is specialist dealer in antique atlases, maps, plans, sea charts and voyages dating from the fifteenth to the nineteenth centuries. Our carefully selected stock also includes a number of fine prints and globes, and a selection of cartographic reference books.Our particular passions include rare atlases, wall maps, and separately published maps and charts. We strive to acquire unusual and quirky maps that are in fine condition. We are members of the following trade associations: The Antiquarian Bookseller's Association (ABA); The British Antique Dealers' Association (BADA); Confédération Internationale des Négociantes en Oeuvres d'Art (CINOA); The International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB); The Society of London Art Dealers (SLAD); and The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF). Daniel and Nick are also both members of The Company of Art Scholars, Dealers, and Collectors.
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