"[On 4 Sheets] Indie Orientali di qua e di la Dal Gange col Loro Arcipelago", Zatta, Antonio

European trade with Asia and the East Indies was rapidly increasing during the mid-1700s, and this map reflects the importance of the region. This beautifully engraved four-sheet map of the area extends from India in the west to China, Taiwan and New Guinea in the east. Place names, mountain ranges, rivers and dozens of tiny islands are shown in great detail. The title cartouche appears on the northeastern sheet and features a pot of incense, oyster shells with pearls, and quivers filled with arrows. Each of the four sheets stands on its own with full borders and a sheet title. Lettering by G. Pitteri and likely engraved by G. Zuliani, who engraved most of the maps for Zatta's Atlante Novissimo. This map appeared in the fourth volume, published by Zatta and his sons.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.ZAT-1a, Vol. 4 #6-9.

Condition: B

Full contemporary color on sturdy, bright sheets with the watermark of three crescent moons on three of the sheets and stars and the initials "FV" on the title sheet. There is toning along the centerfolds and minor soiling. The first image is a composite image - the map is in four separate sheets.