"Nieuwe Kaart van Choromandel ende Malabar", Valentyn, Francois

This large, detailed map of southern India covers the region below Goa and Golgonda and includes the northern part of Sri Lanka. There is an incredible amount of information provided along the coastlines and major rivers, including settlements, roads and major cities. The map was published in Francois Valentyn's important travel book and is one of the few early Dutch maps to focus on the region. Valentyn, a Minister of the Dutch Reformed Church, served with the Dutch East India Company. The map was engraved by J. van Braam and G. onder de Linden.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.VALN-1a #44.

Condition: A

Issued folding and now flattened with very minor offsetting and two small damp stains confined to the upper blank margin. Excellent impression and color.