Antique Map of the Expedition of Govert Knol by Valentijn, 1726

Reference
PCT-51169
Date
1726
Region
Asia
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
20.8 x 33.8 cm (8.2 x 13.3 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 108

Antique map titled 'Aftekening der Expeditie van de Hr. Commissaris Govert Cnoll uyt Soerabaja, tot afhalinge van Pangerang Adepati Anom'. Map showing the expedition of Commissioner Govert Knol from Surabaya to Pangerang, Indonesia. This print 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.

Condition: Good, given age. Three tiny holes and paper erosion right top corner, due to worm holes, reinforced using contemporary paper backed with acid free archival tape. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully. Date: 1726 Overall size: 33.8 x 20.8 cm. Image size: 30 x 18.4 cm.

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