C1792

Partie de la Nouvelle Grande Carte des Indes Orientales

Magnificent large c.18th scale sea chart of the Indian Ocean extending from the Maldives, Ceylon, Malaysia, Singapore and to Java in the east, based on Jaillot’s map. The map focuses on the most important spice regions of the c.18th. A … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

Partie de la Nouvelle Grande Carte des Indes Orientales

Date:

C1792

Condition:

In good condition, with centre fold as issued.

Technique:

Copper engraving with original hand colouring.

Image Size: 

605mm 
x 500mm

Paper Size: 

650mm 
x 550mm
AUTHENTICITY
Partie de la Nouvelle Grande Carte des Indes Orientales - Antique Map from 1792

Genuine antique
dated:

1792

Description:

Magnificent large c.18th scale sea chart of the Indian Ocean extending from the Maldives, Ceylon, Malaysia, Singapore and to Java in the east, based on Jaillot’s map. The map focuses on the most important spice regions of the c.18th.

A finely engraved large compass rose is prominently placed in the centre of the map. There are three large insets along the bottom of the map;

Left: Kotchin and surrounds
Centre: Colombo in Ceylon
Right: Surabaya, Indonesia

References:
Koeman, C. Atlantes Neerlandici. Amsterdam 1967. Volumes I-V :: II El2 (30).

Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID3620649

Jan Barend Elwe (1785 - 1809)

Dutch book seller and publisher, active in Amsterdam at the end of the 18th century. He reissued maps by Sanson, Jaillot, de l'Isle and Ottens.

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