JB Homann Asia Asiae map FIRST VERSION, VERY RARE! THE RAREST OF THE TWO VERSIONS OF JB HOMANNS ASIA MAP Start Price USD 49.99 Current Price USD 270.00 Time Left - Bid Count 2 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, September 06, 2008 End Time Thursday, September 11, 2008 Location Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana See more about 'JB Homann Asia Asiae map FIRST VERSION, VERY RARE!' Description Early example of Homann's first map of Asia, extending from the Mediterranean to the Pacific and including parts of Nova Hollandia, Carpentaria, Nova Britannia and the Marianas, along with a nice incomplete version of the mythical Compagnie Land, north of Japan. Includes privilege. This is the RAREST edition of the map, much more difficult to find than the 1730 one which doesn't include an ornate second cartouche in the upper right corner, as this one does.  In later editions, the cartouche is removed and the coastal features above Japan along the NE Coast of Asia are significantly revised.  This first version of the map is used to be sold for twice the price of the most common version (1730), which you can find easily on the web and here in ebay aswell. Instead, here you find some examples of antiquarian shops where you can find the rarest version, the one offered in this bid, and the price they're selling it: http://www.old-church-galleries.com/stock_672.asp (775 Pounds) http://www.orteliusmaps.com/descriptions/4438.htm (€ 800) http://www.printsoldandrare.com/rare/index.html ($ 750) The map i'm selling is original handcoloured, it is in a very good condition with minor stains and a minimal (1cm) area where the colour is gone, in the part that shows northern India. However in great condition for its 288 years. This is the oportunity of getting this rare map at a lower cost than you can find it in an antiquarian. Will ship ONLY to USA, Europe, Canada and Australia. If you have any question don't hesitate to contact me. Shipping cost (aprox): Europe $ 20, USA and Canada $ 30, Australia $ 40 Good luck!! Place a Bid!