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Auction 126, Lot 744

"Carte des Isles de Java, Sumatra Borneo &c. Les Detroits de la Sunde, Malaca, et Banca, Golfe de Siam &c.", Bellin/Van Schley

Subject: Indonesia

Period: 1773 (published)

Publication: Atlas Portatif…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.3 x 9.7 inches
28.7 x 24.6 cm
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This copper engraved map covers the Malaysian peninsula, Indonesia, Borneo and a portion of the Philippines. On this Dutch version, Singapore is labeled (Detr. [Str.] Singapoera). The map is very well detailed for a small format map. The cartouche includes both the French and Dutch titles.

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Condition: A+

Lovely original color.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Unsold

Closed on 12/3/2008

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