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Auction 202, Lot 660

"Carte du Detroit de Malacca", Dampier, William (Capt.)

Subject: Sumatra & Malaysia

Period: 1701 (published)

Publication: Nouveau Voyage Autour du Monde

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11 x 6 inches
27.9 x 15.2 cm
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This map is roughly centered on the Straits of Malacca and Sincapore, including southern Malaysia and most of Sumatra to about Jambi. It identifies many place names including Malacca, Anchin (Aceh), Borneo, and more. Decorated by a compass rose capped by a fleur-de-lis and rhumb lines.

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Condition: B+

Issued folding with light foxing and archival repairs to a few small fold separations. A binding trim in the bottom right margin has been replaced with paper, with archival repairs to a short associated tear.

Estimate: $150 - $180

Sold for: $120

Closed on 2/12/2025

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