"Partie Meridionale de l'Inde, en Deux Presqu' Isles l'une Deca et l'Autre de la le Gange", Sanson/Mariette
Subject: Southern & Southeast Asia
Period: 1654 (dated)
Publication: Cartes Generales de Toutes les Parties du Monde
Color: Hand Color
Size:
20.5 x 14.7 inches
52.1 x 37.3 cm
This map of southern Asia is divided into kingdoms and extends from India in the west to Sumatra and Borneo in the east. The mountainous topography of the region is depicted, and there are numerous place names along the coasts. Adorned with a decorative title cartouche, floating in water. Engraved by J. Somer.
References: Pastoureau, SANSON V A [9].
Condition: B+
Issued on watermarked paper with contemporary outline color in the map and later color in the decorative elements. There is light toning along the centerfold and dampstains at bottom left and right that just enter the image. The lower side margins have been partially trimmed.
