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Antique map of China by Philipp von Siebold
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Stock number: 18668
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Philipp von Siebold
Title
Kaart van de Chineesche Kust en van Formosa
First Published
Leiden, 1849
This Edition
1849 first and only edition
Technique
Condition
excellent
Price
This Item is Sold
Description
Exceptionally rare and important chart of the Chinese waters. Philipp Franz Balthasar von Siebold achieved great prominence as physician and botanist for the Dutch colonial empire in Asia.
The title explains that this chart is largely based on 17th century VOC vellum navigation charts of the area.
Von Siebold achieved prominence by his studies of Japanese flora and fauna and the introduction of Western medicine in Japan. He was the father of the first female Japanese doctor, Kusumoto Ine.
