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Auction 118, Lot 846

"Les Isles de la Sonde, entre lesquelles sont Sumatra, Iava, Borneo, &c.", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: East Indies - Indonesia

Period: 1699 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.7 x 7.6 inches
24.6 x 19.3 cm
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Beautiful and uncommon map of Indonesia showing the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java and Borneo. The islands are very detailed and have many place names noted, including Sincapura for Singapore, Bali, Flores and more. Graced with a beautiful, fruit-garlanded title cartouche. Engraved by Antoine d'Winter.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $375 - $450

Sold for: $275

Closed on 3/6/2007

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