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Auction 156, Lot 713

"De Koninkryken van Guzaratte Cambaya en Mogol tot aan Bengale en Pegu Volgens d'Hedendaagze Kundschap", Aa, Pieter van der

Subject: Southern Asia

Period: 1710 (circa)

Publication: Naauwkeurige Versameling der Gedenk-Waardigste Zee en Landreysen…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9 x 6.1 inches
22.9 x 15.5 cm
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This map was created to illustrate the account of Nuno da Cunha, the Governor of Portuguese possessions in India from 1528-38. The map extends from Pakistan to Burma and is adorned with a decorative title cartouche. This map was published in van der Aa's compilation of early voyages of exploration.

References: cf. Shirley (BL Atlases) G.AA-1a #24.

Condition: A

A nice impression with attractive color on watermarked paper with wide margins and minor offsetting.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 2/17/2016

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