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Southeast Asia Title: Isole Dell' Indie, divise in Filippine, Molucche, e della Sonda, Descritte, e Dedicate Dal P. Coronelli ... Cartographer: Coronelli, Vincenzo Published: Venice, V. Coronelli Date: 1689 Size: [45 x 60 cm] Technic: Copper-engraving / Uncolored Description: Fine copper-engraving, uncolored as published. Large and detailled engraved map showing Southeast Asia from the Andaman Sea with Thailand in the northwest towards the northwestern coast of Australia (Nuova Hollanda) in the southeast. The map itself covers Sumatra, Borneo, the Philipines and other places in Southeast Asia very accurately. The map was published in Coronelli's "Atlante Veneto". It is ornated with a decorative title cartouche showing (sea)-cherubs holding a coat of arm. The title cartouche contains as well the dedication to the Venice royal house. In the upper right corner we find another decorative cartouche with a mileage scale. The engraving contains many details like small villages or cities, rivers, mountains and details on the coast line with its small islands and its bays. Notes: A strong impression in excellent condition. Condition: Excellent Reference: Price: /
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