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Auction 206, Lot 630

"India Orientalis, et Insulae Adiecentes", Merian, Matthaus

Subject: Southern & Southeast Asia

Period: 1646 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.9 x 10.7 inches
35.3 x 27.2 cm
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This beautiful and uncommon map is based on Blaeu's map of the same period. It covers from India to southern Japan and includes detail of the Dutch discoveries in the Gulf of Carpenteria, Northern Australia and New Guinea, which seems to be attached to Australia. Korea is noted as an island, and the southern coastline of Japan has several place names. Finely decorated with sailing ships, a compass rose, a sea monster and a lovely title cartouche flanked by a merchant and a warrior.

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Condition: B+

A dark impression on a bright sheet with a double-headed eagle watermark, moderate offsetting, and marginal soiling. There are short, archivally repaired centerfold separations at top and bottom.

Estimate: $450 - $550

Sold for: $300

Closed on 11/12/2025

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