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Auction 155, Lot 637
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"The Principal Islands of the East Indies, According to ye Newest Observations", Moll, Herman

Subject: East Indies - Indonesia

Period: 1712 (circa)

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Color: Black & White

Size:
10.1 x 7 inches
25.7 x 17.8 cm
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This bold copper engraved chart of the East Indies includes Sumatra, Malacca (Malaysia), Cambodia, part of New Guinea, and the Philippines. The southern part of Borneo is noted as Pepper Country attesting to one of the major spices exported from the region. There is a surprising amount of detail, particularly the naming of numerous small islands.

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Condition: B+

A dark impression, issued folding with some light offsetting from an opposing page of text.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $160

Closed on 11/18/2015

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