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Auction 170, Lot 654

"Carte de l'Ile de Java: Partie Occidentale, Partie Orientale, Dressee tout Nouvellement sur les Memoires les Plus Exacts...", Chatelain, Henry Abraham

Subject: Java, Indonesia

Period: 1719 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Historique

Color: Black & White

Size:
31.2 x 14.1 inches
79.2 x 35.8 cm
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This important large-scale chart of Java is one of the finest 18th century maps of the island. The map graphically depicts rice fields, mountains, forests, cities, villages and even elephants. A large inset features the important Dutch trading capital of Batavia (present day Jakarta). The superb detail is complemented by an extensive textual description (French) contained in drapery style cartouches and side panels. Two sheets joined as issued, measurement includes the title and text outside the map border.

References: Parry, p. 197.

Condition: B+

A nice impression on watermarked paper with light offsetting. Issued folding.

Estimate: $950 - $1,200

Unsold

Closed on 11/14/2018

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