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Auction 177, Lot 647
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"Insulae Indiae Orientalis", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: East Indies - Indonesia

Period: 1607 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Black & White

Size:
7.7 x 5.6 inches
19.6 x 14.2 cm
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This little map focuses on the Spice Islands and the important trade capitals of the region. It covers the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia. Sincapura is depicted as an overly large island at the tip of Malaysia. The west coast of New Guinea is exaggerated and the southern coastline of Java (Iava Maior) is shown only by a dotted line. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #8500:351.

Condition: A

A dark impression on a clean sheet with remnants of a previous owner's stamp in the bottom blank margin.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $170

Closed on 4/29/2020

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