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Auction 126, Lot 738

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

Subject: East Indies - Indonesia

Period: 1700 (published)

Publication: Algemeene Weereldtbeschryving

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 (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: $350 - $400

Sold for: $250

Closed on 12/3/2008

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