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Auction 193, Lot 658
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"A Chart of ye East-Indies. With the Coast of Persia, China Also the Philipina, Moluca and Sunda Islands &c.", Moll, Herman

Subject: Southern & Southeast Asia

Period: 1730 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
13.9 x 11 inches
35.3 x 27.9 cm
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This map covers a wide region from the Persian Gulf and Madagascar through the Philippines and Indonesia to the coast of Australia. There is excellent detail in the waters including very small islands and atolls, and fishing banks are located in the Indian Ocean. The Straits of Sincapora (Singapore) are named. Australia is labeled as New Holland with De Wits Land, and Dimens Land noted (references to the early Dutch explorations in the region).

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Condition: B+

A dark impression on watermarked paper with minor foxing and faint offsetting.

Estimate: $300 - $375

Sold for: $220

Closed on 6/21/2023

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