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Auction 141, Lot 659

"Iava Maior", Anon.

Subject: Java, Indonesia

Period: 1620 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8.2 x 5.7 inches
20.8 x 14.5 cm
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This decorative map of Java shows the northern coastline with numerous place names, but the southern coastline is entirely conjectural. The map is adorned with a sailing ship and two strapwork cartouches.

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Condition: B+

Lightly toned with a few unobtrusive spots.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $250

Closed on 9/5/2012

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