Emperors of Japon - Châtelain c.1705 " where American and European

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

The map is a vital record of regional geopolitics and trade routes just before the 19th-century colonial shifts:

Condition: Original early 20th-century financial document

Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand-coloring

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

Emperors of Japon - Châtelain c.1705 " where American and EuropeanTitle: 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