Emperors of Japon - Châtelain c.1705 Condition: Original early 20th-century financial

Condition: Original early 20th-century financial document

" where American and European ships vied for control of the region's lucrative spice trade

The map is framed by four vivid corner illustrations personifying the continents as they were perceived in the 17th century:

Title: General Map of British Malaya

The Allegorical Cartouche: The lower-left corner features a stunning

Emperors of Japon - Châtelain c.1705 Condition: Original early 20th-century financialTitle: Succession des Empereurs du Japon avec une Description du Meurtre de lEmpereur Cubo Cartographer Publisher: Henri Abraham Chtelain Published: Amsterdam, c. 17051720 Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand coloring Description: A fascinating and highly detailed historical plate documenting the imperial and political history of Japan. The upper portion of the engraving features two large, dramatic scenes: the "Murder of the Emperor