Subject: Southern & Southeast Asia
Period: 1744 (circa)
Publication: John Harris' Navigantium Atque Itinerantium Bibliotheca...
Color: Black & White
Size:
17.9 x 14.6 inches
45.5 x 37.1 cm
This remarkably detailed map covers India, Mainland Southeast Asia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The map extends to show Part of New Holland (Australia) in the southeast. China is left blank and largely undefined. There are plenty of place names, including those of several smaller islands, and nice topographical details. Trade winds are indicated by arrows. The title cartouche at top right incorporates a village scene with two figures under shade umbrellas. Published in John Harris' Navigantium atque Itinerantium Bibliotheca. Or, a Complete Collection of Voyages and Travels...
References: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.HARR-1a #12.
Condition: B+
A dark impression on a sheet with a fleur-de-lis watermark. There is a tiny abrasion adjacent to the title cartouche and minor offsetting.