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Southeast Asia Title: Indiae Orientalis Insularumque Adiacientium Typus. Cartographer: Ortelius, Abraham Published: Antwerp, Christopher Platin, Date: 1598 Size: [34,7 x 49,6 cm] Technic: Copper engraving / probably later handcolor Description: Original copper engraving, handcolored, published 1598 in the Atlas "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" at Christopher Platin in Antwerp. Finely hand-colored in wash and outline. The map is ornated with a title cartouche in the lower left corner, a coat of arms with crown in the upper left corner. The "privilegium" is found in the lower right corner. Moreover the map is ornated with ships, sea monsters and animals. A very decorative handcolored example in very good condition. Notes: A very good to excellent example of this highly sought after map of Southeast Asia. Condition: VG Reference: Koeman Ort. 32; Broe. 166 Price: /
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