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"De Eilanden Maldives of Voormuur van Indien met der Selver Tussen-Gelegen Zeen", Aa, Pieter van der

Subject: Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka

Period: 1707 (circa)

Publication: Naauwkeurige Versameling der Gedenk-Waardigste Zee en Landreysen…

Color: Black & White

Size:
10.9 x 5.9 inches
27.7 x 15 cm
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This finely engraved map illustrates the region Diego Lopez de Sequeira visited in 1518 when he became the governor of the Portuguese possessions in India. The map covers the Maldives, Sri Lanka, the Nicobars Islands, and northern Sumatra. Embellished with a pictorial title cartouche. This map was published in van der Aa's compilation of early voyages of exploration.

References: cf. Shirley (BL Atlases) G.AA-1a #9.

Condition: A+

A dark impression on a bright sheet with Strasbug Lily and "ID" watermarks and huge original margins. Small manuscript ink mark at bottom right corner, still fine.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $70

Closed on 6/22/2022

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