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C1683
Isle Molucove
Mapmaker:
Alain Manesson Mallet (1630 - 1706)
Beautifully engraved and colourful map of the Moluccas, otherwise known as the Spice Islands. This map includes the islands of Ternate, Tidore, Mare, Moti, Makian, Bacan and part of Gilolo and features several galleons. For many centuries, the islands of … Read Full Description
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S/N: GBEL-103-ASI–216843
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Full Title:
Isle Molucove
Date:
C1683
Mapmaker:
Alain Manesson Mallet (1630 - 1706)
Condition:
In good condition
Technique:
Hand coloured copper engraving.
Image Size:
143mm
x 102mm
Frame Size:
260mm
x 300mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1683
Description:
Beautifully engraved and colourful map of the Moluccas, otherwise known as the Spice Islands. This map includes the islands of Ternate, Tidore, Mare, Moti, Makian, Bacan and part of Gilolo and features several galleons. For many centuries, the islands of Ternate and Tidore were the world’s major producer of cloves. Consequently, the region was one of the most sought after places for trade by the European powers.
