Asia Ancient World Persian Empire China Arabia Japan Korea 1694 Wolf Map Continent & Regional

Asia Antiqua et Nova.(Old Maps, 17th Century Maps, Asia, Arabia, Anatolia, Persia, Iran, India, Russia, China, Southeast Asia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Korea, Japan). Issued 1694, Wolfenbuttel, Germany, engraved by M. Hailler. Late 17th century engraved map with attractive hand color. Fascinating distortions abound, including a truncated China, a thin long Korean peninsula, huge mis-oriented islands of Japan, India far too thin and narrow in proportion to surrounding land masses, etc. Title in a simple scrolled box at top left. Remains a nice looking example with a pleasing age patina. Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive. Original fold lines as issued. Sheet Measures c. 8 1/2" H x 11" W. Engraved Area Measures c. 8 1/4" H x 10" W. Cartographic Reference (s):Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 4.[R34214].