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Auction 120, Lot 749

"De Eilanden van Sunda, Waar onder zyn Sumatra, Java, Borneo, enz.", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: East Indies - Indonesia

Period: 1705 (published)

Publication: Algemeene Weereldtbeschryving

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.8 x 7.5 inches
24.9 x 19.1 cm
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Beautiful and uncommon map of Indonesia showing the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java and Borneo. The islands are very detailed and have many place names noted, including Sincapura for Singapore, Bali, Flores and more. Graced with a beautiful, fruit-garlanded title cartouche. Engraved by Antoine d'Winter.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $375 - $450

Sold for: $325

Closed on 7/18/2007

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