C1726

Nieuwe Caart der Eylanden van Banda

Mapmaker:

One of the best and rarest maps of Banda Islands, from the most important account of the VOC in in the East Indies.

Valentyn studied theology and travelled twice to the East Indies in the employ of the VOC, firstly as a Calvinist minister on the spice island of Amboina (1686-1694) and then to Java (1706) and again Amboina (1707-1713). In the preparation of his historical account of the VOC in the East, Valentyn was given privileged access to the secret archives of the company, enabling him to provide detailed information on previous Dutch voyages to the Indies, including those of Abel Tasman.

From Francois Valentyn’s, historical account of the Dutch East India Company Oud en Nieuw Oost Indien.

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Full Title:

Nieuwe Caart der Eylanden van Banda

Date:

C1726

Mapmaker:

Francois Valentyn (1656 - 1727)

Condition:

In good condition, with centre fold as issued.

Technique:

Copper engraving.

Image Size:

405mm

x 310mm

Paper Size:

413mm

x 345mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1726

Description:

Rare, c.18th engraved Dutch map of the all important Banda Islands, in the southern Moluccas of Indonesia and at one time the only known source of numeg and mace.

The map depics the islands of Neira and Goenong Api or Gunung Api ‘Fire Mountain’, comprising the important Spice Islands. Until the mid-19th century, the Banda Islands were the only known source of nutmeg and mace. Nutmeg, from its seed and mace, from the seed covering. The map shows the plantations, Dutch forts, and an erupting volcano.

References:
Mickwitz & Miekkavaara, The A.E. Nordenskiold Collection of Maps up to 1800 Helsinki 1979-1995 :: 701.
Tooley, R.V. The Mapping of Australia. London 1979 :: 1269.

Collections:
Leiden University: M a 57a part 3
National Library Australia: Bib ID: 362747

Francois Valentyn (1656 - 1727)

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