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Auction 195, Lot 731
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"India Orientalis", Mercator/Cloppenburgh

Subject: Southern & Southeast Asia

Period: 1673 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
10.2 x 7.4 inches
25.9 x 18.8 cm
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This is a reduced version of Jodocus Hondius' folio map of South East Asia. It covers the region from India through southern China and the Philippines including all of the Malay peninsula with parts of northern Sumatra and Borneo. The Gulf of Cambay is very exaggerated. The mythical Caiemai Lacus appears northeast of India, along with two large lakes in China. Blank verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #8400:353.1.

Condition: B+

A crisp impression with an edge tear at bottom that extends 0.75" into the image. There is minor toning in the margins.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $100

Closed on 11/15/2023

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