Antique Map of the Maluku Islands by Le Rouge, c.1750

Reference
BG-06867
Maker
George Louis Le Rouge
Date
1750
Region
Asia
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
21.8 x 30.2 cm (8.6 x 11.9 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 158

Antique map Moluccas/Spice Islands titled 'Isles Moluques'. Detailed map of the famous Spice Islands (Maluku Islands or the Moluccas). Includes also Sulawesi, Bali, Timor, part of Borneo, New-Guinea with unfinished coast line, and a bit of the northern coastline of Australia, labeled Terre du Sud.

Artists and Engravers: G. L. le Rouge (1707-1790) was a French military engineer, hydrographer and cartographer. He produced a wide rang of attractive cartographic work.

Condition: Good, small repair. General age-related toning, please study image carefully. Date: c.1750 Overall size: 30.2 x 21.8 cm. Image size: 27 x 20 cm.

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