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Auction 97, Lot 434

"Ailhae Cidade de Goa Metropolitana da Indiae partes Orientais que esta en 15 Graos da Banda do Norte", Bry, Theodore de

Subject: India

Period: 1599 (published)

Publication: India Orientalis Part II Petits Voyages

Color: Black & White

Size:
16.9 x 15.1 inches
42.9 x 38.4 cm
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Rare bird's-eye view of Goa, the capital of the Portuguese trading empire in Asia. This is a reduced version of Doetechum's view that illustrated editions of Jan Huygen van Linschoten's "Itinerario." By the late 16th century Goa was a great trading capital as evidenced on this spectacular plan, which shows a wide array of vessels along the waterfront. The dockyards are busy with various craftsmen and elephants helping to load the ships. The map is beautifully engraved with graphic depictions of the mountains and fields, a title banner, two cartouches containing text, a coat of arms and a compass rose. Second state with German-Latin text to both cartouches.

References: Garratt, The Map Collector, Issue #9.

Condition: B

Restoration of several worm tracks along folds with some loss filled in facsimile. Paper added in margin at binding side.

Estimate: $900 - $1,000

Unsold

Closed on 12/5/2001

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