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Antique Map Batavia - Jakarta Homann, Johann Baptist.

Batavia - Jakarta

Title: Der Hollaendisch-Ostindianischen Compagnie Weltberuehmte Haupt- Handels und Niederlags- Stadt Batavia, in Asien auf dem grossen Eyland Java in dem Koenigreich Iacatra Nord-Westlich gelegen, nach Ihrem Grund-Ris und Prospect mit Erlaeuterung einiger Ihrer besondersten Merkwuerdigkeiten, auf das accurateste vorgestellet von Homaennischen Erben.

Cartographer: Homann, Johann Baptist.

Published: Nuernberg, Homann, J. B. (Homann's Heirs),

Date: 1733.

Size: [46,5 x 54,5 cm]

Technic: Copper engraving / Original color.

Description: Copper-engraving, handcolored in outline and wash when published. Bird's eye plan and view of the Dutch colony Jakarta (Batavia) in Indonesia. Shown is a plan of the town with its streets, buildings and its surrounding plantations and fields. The bottom richly illustrated with a panoramic city view with allegories of inhabitants, animals and ships. Above three detail city views of Jakarta (Batavia).

Notes: In very good condition. A minor skillful mending near the lower center fold.

Condition: VG

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