20555

Antique Map East Indies Bellin, Nicolaus

East Indies

Title: Karte von den Eylanden von Iava, Sumatra, Borneo, u. a. Von den Strassen von Sunda, Malakka und Banca. Von dem Golfo von Siam, u. s. w. Durch hr. Bellin. Vermehret nach besondern Anmerkungen.

Cartographer: Bellin, Nicolaus

Published: Leipzig, Merkur

Date: 1747

Size: [20,7 x 28,3 cm]

Technic: Copper engraving / later handcolor

Description: Copper engraving, hand colored in outline and wash when published. A detailed map of the east Indies with Thailand and the Gulf of Siam, Malakka, Sumatra, Java and Borneo with the neighbouring Celebes islands. A nice detailed chart with a compass rose in the centre, many place names and engraved islands, etc. A fine detailed and interesting map engraved by Bellin after earlier voyages. Published in the German edition by Schwabe in Leipzig of Bellin's travel books.

Notes: In excellent condition. The map was originally published folded, so that the old folds are still slightly visible.

Condition: Excellent

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