1640 China Veteribus Sinarum Regio nunc Incolis Tame dieta.By: Willem Johannes Blaeu Date: 1640 (circa) Amsterdam Original Size: 16 x 19. 5 inches (40. 7 x 49. 5 cm) This is a reproduction of an authentic antique map of China, Korea, and Japan by the Blaeu Family. The map was published circa 1640 out of Amsterdam. This lovey map of East Asia shows China outlined in yellow, bordered by the Great Wall in the north to a long mountain range in the west. Korea is shown as an island with only the city of Tauxem

and vignettes stand out with their contrasting colors of pink

down to its smallest details at will

Originally published during the Revolutionary War

The map features many names for the new land which were taken directly from UK landmarks and historical places

The map includes numerous galleons and galleys

Chatelain creates lifelike images of many of the indigenous peoples and their industries

By: Kerry Lee

University of Illinois at Chanpagne-Urbana

Ivan the Terrible of Russia is seen seated before his elaborate tent holding a scepter

and military implements

He worked as a technical advisor on motion pictures

The members had excellent international contacts with explorers and other men of science