Antique Engraved Map of Manila, the Earliest Obtainable Map of Manila Bay, 1726
- Reference
- BGRN-0195
- Date
- 1726
- Region
- Asia
- Category
- Antique Map
- Sheet size
- 40.0 x 34.0 cm (15.7 x 13.4 in)
- Availability
- Available
- Price
- EUR 1,545
Antique map titled 'Manilhas Bay'. This map is considered the earliest obtainable map of Manila Bay. Depicts Manila Bay, locating the city of Manila, Castle (Cabitta), Cloister of San Lucas, Cloister of Santa Domingo, and unnamed Cloister and numerous other geographical features. This map originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn. Artists and Engravers: François Valentijn (1666-1727), a missionary, worked at Amboina from 1684 to 1694 and 1705 to 1713 and travelled extensively in the VOC's lands.
Artist: François Valentijn (1666-1727), a missionary, worked at Amboina from 1684 to 1694 and 1705 to 1713 and travelled extensively in the VOC's lands.
Condition: Very good, few tiny holes. Minor foxing and age-related toning. Please study image carefully. Date: 1726
Overall size: 40m x 34 cm. Image size: 38 x 20 cm.
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