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"Insulae Indiae Orientalis", Mercator/Hondius
Subject: East Indies - Indonesia
Period: 1621 (published)
Publication: Atlas Minor
Color: Hand Color
Size:
7.8 x 5.6 inches
19.8 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: B+
A bright sheet with a dark impression in which the top right corner appears to have been masked during printing.
Estimate: $240 - $300
Price: $180
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