Amsterdam 1726.
(MN 32576) "Caart van het Eyland Amboina in't bijsonder" rare and fascinating engraved map of Ambon island from 1726 by Francois Valentijn Valentijn was a prominent historian of the Dutch East India Company who is best known for Oud en Nieuw Oost Indies, which was published by Joannes van Braam and Gerard onder de Linden. He traveled twice to the East Indies and served as Calvinist minister to Ambon between 1686 and 1694. In preparing this monumental work, he was given privileged access to the previously secret archives of the Dutsch East India Company, containing transcripts and copies of important earlier Dutch voyages. size of sheet: approx. 33 x 40 cm (approx. 13 x 15.75 inches) issued folding, light offsetting very good condition Original! - No Copy! - No reprint! Insured and registered shipping worldwide. We combine shipping - if possible
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Amsterdam 1726. (MN 32576) "Caart van het Eyland Amboina in't bijsonder" rare and fascinating engraved map of Ambon island from 1726 by Francois Valentijn Valentijn was a prominent historian of the Dutch East India Company who is best known for Oud en Nieuw Oost Indies, which was published by Joannes van Braam and Gerard onder de Linden. He traveled twice to the East Indies and served as Calvinist minister to Ambon between 1686 and 1694. In preparing this monumental work, he was given privileged access to the previously secret archives of the Dutsch East India Company, containing transcripts and copies of important earlier Dutch voyages. size of sheet: approx. 33 x 40 cm (approx. 13 x 15.75 inches) issued folding, light offsetting very good condition Original! - No Copy! - No reprint! InZeitraum | Vor 1800 |
Originalität | Unikat Handgefertigt Original |
Drucktyp | Handgefertigt |