Japan, Tokyo P.F.X. De Charlevoix, 1736, Plan de Jedo

Fine example of this important early map of Tokyo (Jedo). This rare early version of the map is published several decades before the smaller copy by J.N. Bellin in ´Histoire Generale des Voyages..´

A very detailed and early plan of Tokyo patterned on the Scheuchzer/Kaempfer map of 1702. The grounds surrounding the Edo Palace depict an imaginary, French-style, formal garden. The Nihonbashi (Japan Bridge) is located with the letter B just east of the palace. Floral style title cartouche incorporates the key and scale of miles. Engraved by Guillhaume Dheulland.

References: Walter #90.

Published in ´Histoire et description générale du Japon...´, P.F.X. De Charlevoix, Paris 1736, Gandouin et al.

Good-very good condition. Small repair in the bottom margin with very minimal impact on the image. Folds, as published. Clear print. Reverse side blank.

Image 32x32,5cm, page 36x35cm