VOC Ships, Native People & Coastal Views of Islands near Papua New Guinea, 1726

Reference
BGRN-094
Date
1726
Region
Australia & Oceania
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
34.0 x 40.0 cm (13.4 x 15.7 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 440

Antique print titled 'Het Eylandt Takel, als gy daar langhs seylt (..)'.

Five engravings on one sheet showing the native boats and peoples and coastal views of islands near New Guinea. Dutch (V.O.C.) sailing ships and various local craft fill the foreground. 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, general age-related toning. Small worm hole, lower part folding line. Please study image carefully.

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