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Auction 138, Lot 784

"Les Indes Orientales sous le Nom desqueles est Compris l'Empire du Grand Mogol, les Deux Presqu'Isles de ca et de la le Gange, les Maldives, et l'Isle de Ceylan…", Fer, Nicolas de

Subject: Southeast Asia

Period: 1721 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.3 x 24.5 inches
46.5 x 62.2 cm
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This is the second edition of de Fer's rare map of Southeast Asia, first published in 1709, and here with imprint of his son-in-law, Guillaume Danet. This detailed map depicts India, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, the island of Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Sumatra, and a portion of Java and Borneo. The map is filled with detail, particularly of the coastlines and small islands, including the tiny island of Sincapour (Singapore). There are several interesting notations throughout the map, and a table in the title cartouche lists the coordinates to 20 major cities.

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Condition: B+

Original outline color and wide margins, with minor toning along centerfold and a few insignificant spots.

Estimate: $2,500 - $3,250

Sold for: $1,500

Closed on 12/7/2011

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