Old Antique Map of the East Indies and Southeast Asia, ca.1644

Reference
BG-11283
Date
1644
Region
Asia
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
50.0 x 60.0 cm (19.7 x 23.6 in)
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 2,650

Antique map titled 'India quae Orientalis dicitur, et Insulae adiacentes'.

Old map of the East Indies and Southeast Asia showing the area between India in the West and parts of Japan, the Marianas and New Guinea/Australia in the East. This map is dedicated to D. Christophorus Thisius by Henricus Hondius. Published by J. Janssonius, c.1644.

Artists and Engravers: Johannes Janssonius (Jansson), ( 1588- 1664) Amsterdam was born in Arnhem, the son of Jan Janszoon the Elder,a publisher and bookseller.

Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Rare, contemporary coloring. French text on verso. Please study image carefully.

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