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Antique Map of the Philippines & Eastern Indonesia: Spice Islands by Tirion 1738
Antique Map of the Philippines & Eastern Indonesia: Spice Islands by Tirion 1738

Antique Map of the Philippines & Eastern Indonesia: Spice Islands by Tirion 1738

Located in Langweer, NL

1738 Map of the Philippines & Eastern Indonesia: Spice Islands by Tirion/Albrizzi This beautifully hand-colored map from circa 1738, created by Tirion and Albrizzi, showcases th...

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Antique 1730s Dutch Maps

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Antique Map of Sumatra, Bangka Belitung and Riau in the Dutch East Indies, 1884
Antique Map of Sumatra, Bangka Belitung and Riau in the Dutch East Indies, 1884

Antique Map of Sumatra, Bangka Belitung and Riau in the Dutch East Indies, 1884

Located in Langweer, NL

Technique: Color lithography Maker: Dutch colonial cartographic publication, Amsterdam, 19th century Keywords: antique sumatra map, dutch east indies map, colonial indonesia map, ba...

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Antique 1880s Dutch Maps

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Antique Blaeu Maps, Indonesia & Moluccas – VOC Era, c.1642
Antique Blaeu Maps, Indonesia & Moluccas – VOC Era, c.1642

Antique Blaeu Maps, Indonesia & Moluccas – VOC Era, c.1642

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Blaeu Maps, Indonesia & Moluccas – VOC Era, c.1642 A rare and highly decorative pair of original 17th-century maps by Willem Blaeu, depicting Indonesia and the Moluccas—...

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Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Maps

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Paper

Antique Sea Chart Java Indonesia – Mannevillette Neptune Oriental 1775
Antique Sea Chart Java Indonesia – Mannevillette Neptune Oriental 1775

Antique Sea Chart Java Indonesia – Mannevillette Neptune Oriental 1775

Located in Langweer, NL

Framing tip: This sea chart frames beautifully with a wide ivory mat and a dark walnut or black frame, allowing the intricate network of navigational lines to stand out while preserv...

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Antique Late 18th Century Maps

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Antique Map of Sumatra, Indonesia 'c.1780'
Antique Map of Sumatra, Indonesia 'c.1780'

Antique Map of Sumatra, Indonesia 'c.1780'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Neue Karte von der Insel Sumatra'. Extremely rare map of Sumatra, Indonesia.

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Antique Late 18th Century German Maps

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Antique Map of West Sumatra, Indonesia, 1900
Antique Map of West Sumatra, Indonesia, 1900

Antique Map of West Sumatra, Indonesia, 1900

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Sumatra, Bangka, Blitoeng en de Riouw-Archipel'. Old map of West Sumatra depicting the various islands and the Strait of Malacca. This map originates from 'Atlas ...

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20th Century Maps

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Antique Map of Bangka Island, Indonesia, 1885
Antique Map of Bangka Island, Indonesia, 1885

Antique Map of Bangka Island, Indonesia, 1885

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Kaart van het Eiland Banka. Old map of Bangka Island, or Banka. This map originates from 'Atlas der Nederlandsche bezittingen in Oost-Indië naar de nieuwste bronn...

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Maps

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Antique Map of Padang, Sumatra, Indonesia, 1900
Antique Map of Padang, Sumatra, Indonesia, 1900

Antique Map of Padang, Sumatra, Indonesia, 1900

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'De Padangsche Beneden-en Bovenlanden van de Koninginnedbaai tot Fort de Kock'. Old map of Padang, Sumatra. This map originates from 'Atlas van Nederlandsch Oost- ...

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20th Century Maps

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Netherlands East Indies Map with Java Inset – Nieuwe Hand-Atlas, 1876
Netherlands East Indies Map with Java Inset – Nieuwe Hand-Atlas, 1876

Netherlands East Indies Map with Java Inset – Nieuwe Hand-Atlas, 1876

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: Netherlands East Indies, Dutch East Indies, Indonesia, Java, Sumatra, Borneo, Kalimantan, Celebes, Sulawesi, Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores, Timor, Moluccas, Spice Islands, ...

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Antique 1870s Dutch Maps

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Old Map of Java, Indonesia by Stemler, 1875
Old Map of Java, Indonesia by Stemler, 1875

Old Map of Java, Indonesia by Stemler, 1875

By Stemler

Located in Langweer, NL

(Main triangles measured by the Geographical Service in the Dutch-Indies on Java and Madoera.) This scarce map shows the Indonesian island of Java. With scale.

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Antique 19th Century Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of Buru Island, Indonesia, c.1725
Antique Map of Buru Island, Indonesia, c.1725

Antique Map of Buru Island, Indonesia, c.1725

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Boero'. Original antique map of Buru island.

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Antique 18th Century Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of West Kalimantan, Borneo, Indonesia, 1900
Antique Map of West Kalimantan, Borneo, Indonesia, 1900

Antique Map of West Kalimantan, Borneo, Indonesia, 1900

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Borneo en Belitoeng'. Old map of West Kalimantan, Borneo. This map originates from 'Atlas van Nederlandsch Oost- en West-Indië' by I. Dornseiffen. Artists and...

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20th Century Maps

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Antique Map of Part of Java, Indonesia, 1900
Antique Map of Part of Java, Indonesia, 1900

Antique Map of Part of Java, Indonesia, 1900

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map of West Java. This map originates from 'Atlas van Nederlandsch Oost- en West-Indië' by I. Dornseiffen. Artists and Engravers: Published by Seyffardt's Boekhandel, Amste...

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20th Century Maps

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Antique Map of Aceh in Sumatra, Indonesia, 1900
Antique Map of Aceh in Sumatra, Indonesia, 1900

Antique Map of Aceh in Sumatra, Indonesia, 1900

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Groot-Atjeh en aangrenzende Kuststaten'. Old map of Aceh, with surrounding coastal regions. This map originates from 'Atlas van Nederlandsch Oost- en West-Indië' ...

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20th Century Maps

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Antique Map of Java 'Indonesia' by Chatelain, 1719
Antique Map of Java 'Indonesia' by Chatelain, 1719

Antique Map of Java 'Indonesia' by Chatelain, 1719

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Ile de Java: Partie Occidentale, Partie Orientale, Dressee tout Nouvellement Sur Les Memoires Les Plus Exacts (..)'. This beautiful map of Java exists ...

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Antique Early 18th Century Maps

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Antique Map of the Island of Java, Indonesia
Antique Map of the Island of Java, Indonesia

Antique Map of the Island of Java, Indonesia

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Nouvelle Carte de l'Isle de Java (..) - Nieuwe Kaart van het Eiland Java (..)'. Chart of the island of Java, depicting soundings around the coast, all principal h...

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Antique Late 18th Century Maps

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Scarce Antique Map of the Island of Java, Indonesia
Scarce Antique Map of the Island of Java, Indonesia

Scarce Antique Map of the Island of Java, Indonesia

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: "Kaart van 't Eyland Groot Java: Antique Map of Java, Indonesia" Description: This antique map, titled "Kaart van 't Eyland Groot Java," offers a rare and valuable depiction ...

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Antique Late 18th Century Maps

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Antique Map of Boero in Indonesia by Valentijn, 1726
Antique Map of Boero in Indonesia by Valentijn, 1726

Antique Map of Boero in Indonesia by Valentijn, 1726

By F. Valentijn

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Boero-Amblauw'. Detailed map of the Island Ambelau and Buru, Maluku Islands, Indonesia.

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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Maps

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Antique French Map of Java, Indonesia by Chatelain, '1719'
Antique French Map of Java, Indonesia by Chatelain, '1719'

Antique French Map of Java, Indonesia by Chatelain, '1719'

Located in Langweer, NL

This beautiful map of Java (Indonesia) exists of two sheets, joined together.

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Antique Early 18th Century Maps

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Antique Map of Celebes 'Sulawesi', Island in Indonesia, 1754
Antique Map of Celebes 'Sulawesi', Island in Indonesia, 1754

Antique Map of Celebes 'Sulawesi', Island in Indonesia, 1754

By Jacques-Nicolas Bellin

Located in Langweer, NL

Detailed copper engraved map of Celebes (Sulawesi, Indonesia), showing Makassar, which was the most important trading city of eastern Indonesia in the sixteenth century.

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Antique 18th Century Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of the Maluku Islands or Moluccas, Indonesia
Antique Map of the Maluku Islands or Moluccas, Indonesia

Antique Map of the Maluku Islands or Moluccas, Indonesia

Located in Langweer, NL

Today the Moluccas are part of Indonesia. This map originates from Prevost’s ‘Histoire Generale des Voyages (..)’

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Antique Mid-18th Century Maps

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Detailed Antique Map of Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, circa 1825
Detailed Antique Map of Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, circa 1825

Detailed Antique Map of Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, circa 1825

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Partie de l'Ile de Sumatra'. Chart showing the northern part of Sumatra. Originates from 'Atlas Universel' by P.M. Vandermaelen. Artists and Engravers: Philip...

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Antique 19th Century Maps

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Antique Map of the Region of Banjarmasin, Indonesia 1900
Antique Map of the Region of Banjarmasin, Indonesia 1900

Antique Map of the Region of Banjarmasin, Indonesia 1900

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Map of the Region of Banyuasin, Sumatra. Also depicting Bangka/Banka island. This map originates from 'Atlas van Nederlandsch Oost- en West-Indië' by I. Dornseiffen. Artist...

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20th Century Maps

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Antique Map of Banten Bay, Java, Indonesia, c.1725
Antique Map of Banten Bay, Java, Indonesia, c.1725

Antique Map of Banten Bay, Java, Indonesia, c.1725

Located in Langweer, NL

A small early 18th century map of Banten Bay showing the islands of Pulo Dua and Pulo Batto together with soundings within the Bay and profiles of hills on the islands published by C...

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Antique 18th Century Maps

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Antique Map of the Island Java, Indonesia, c.1650
Antique Map of the Island Java, Indonesia, c.1650

Antique Map of the Island Java, Indonesia, c.1650

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Insulae Iavae cum parte insularum Boreno Sumatrae (..)'. Beautiful map of the island of Java and part of Borneo, Bali, Madura and Sumatra. With decorative carto...

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Antique 17th Century Maps

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Antique Map Set East Indies – India, Indochina, Indonesia, Zatta 1784
Antique Map Set East Indies – India, Indochina, Indonesia, Zatta 1784

Antique Map Set East Indies – India, Indochina, Indonesia, Zatta 1784

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Map Set East Indies – India, Indochina, Indonesia, Zatta 1784 This impressive set of four antique maps forms the large composite map “Indie Orientali,” depicting South and S...

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Antique Late 18th Century Maps

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Antique Map of Celebes 'Sulawesi, Indonesia' by Bellin, ciarca 1755
Antique Map of Celebes 'Sulawesi, Indonesia' by Bellin, ciarca 1755

Antique Map of Celebes 'Sulawesi, Indonesia' by Bellin, ciarca 1755

By Jacques-Nicolas Bellin

Located in Langweer, NL

Map of Celebes (Sulawesi, Indonesia), showing Makassar, which was the most important trading city of eastern Indonesia in the sixteenth century.

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Antique Mid-18th Century European Maps

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Antique Map of Batavia Jakarta Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, c.1750
Antique Map of Batavia Jakarta Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, c.1750

Antique Map of Batavia Jakarta Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, c.1750

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Map of Batavia Jakarta Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, c.1750 This finely engraved eighteenth-century city plan depicts Batavia, the fortified capital of the Dutch East Indies...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Maps

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Rare Antique Map of the Dutch East Indies 'Indonesia', 1774
Rare Antique Map of the Dutch East Indies 'Indonesia', 1774

Rare Antique Map of the Dutch East Indies 'Indonesia', 1774

Located in Langweer, NL

Rare decorative engraved map of the Dutch East Indies, or nowadays Indonesia.

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Antique 1770s Maps

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Antique Map of Celebes 'Sulawesi', Island in Indonesia, c.1750
Antique Map of Celebes 'Sulawesi', Island in Indonesia, c.1750

Antique Map of Celebes 'Sulawesi', Island in Indonesia, c.1750

By Jacques-Nicolas Bellin

Located in Langweer, NL

Detailed copper engraved map of Celebes (Sulawesi, Indonesia), showing Makassar, which was the most important trading city of eastern Indonesia in the sixteenth century.

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Antique 18th Century Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of Manipa and Other Maluku Islands, Indonesia, 1726
Antique Map of Manipa and Other Maluku Islands, Indonesia, 1726

Antique Map of Manipa and Other Maluku Islands, Indonesia, 1726

Located in Langweer, NL

These islands are all part of the Maluku Province of Indonesia, in the Pacific Ocean. This map originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F.

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Antique 18th Century Maps

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Antique Map of West Kalimantan (Schwaner Mountains), Borneo, Indonesia, 1900
Antique Map of West Kalimantan (Schwaner Mountains), Borneo, Indonesia, 1900

Antique Map of West Kalimantan (Schwaner Mountains), Borneo, Indonesia, 1900

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map of West Kalimantan, Borneo. It shows the region of the Schwaner Mountains. This map originates from 'Atlas van Nederlandsch Oost- en West-Indië' by I. Dornseiffen. Arti...

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20th Century Maps

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Detailed Antique Map of the Western Sumatra, Indonesia, circa 1825
Detailed Antique Map of the Western Sumatra, Indonesia, circa 1825

Detailed Antique Map of the Western Sumatra, Indonesia, circa 1825

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Partie de l'Ile de Sumatra'. Chart showing the western part of Sumatra. Originates from 'Atlas Universel' by P.M. Vandermaelen. Artists and Engravers: Philipp...

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Antique 19th Century Maps

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Antique Map of the East Coast of Sumatra , Indonesia, 1900
Antique Map of the East Coast of Sumatra , Indonesia, 1900

Antique Map of the East Coast of Sumatra , Indonesia, 1900

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map of the East Coast of Sumatra. Also depicting the Strait of Malacca. This map originates from 'Atlas van Nederlandsch Oost- en West-Indië' by I. Dornseiffen. Artists and...

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20th Century Maps

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Antique Map of the Region of Bengkulu in Indonesia, 1900
Antique Map of the Region of Bengkulu in Indonesia, 1900

Antique Map of the Region of Bengkulu in Indonesia, 1900

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map of the region of Benkulu, Sumatra. Also depicting Enggano Island. This map originates from 'Atlas van Nederlandsch Oost- en West-Indië' by I. Dornseiffen. Artists and E...

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20th Century Maps

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Antique Map of a Bay of Borneo, Indonesia, c.1760
Antique Map of a Bay of Borneo, Indonesia, c.1760

Antique Map of a Bay of Borneo, Indonesia, c.1760

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'La Baye de l'isle et Ville de Borneo'. Small map depicting a Bay of Borneo. Artists and Engravers: Anonymous. Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Smal...

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Antique 18th Century Maps

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Antique Map of the Region of Pasuruan, Java, Indonesia, 1726
Antique Map of the Region of Pasuruan, Java, Indonesia, 1726

Antique Map of the Region of Pasuruan, Java, Indonesia, 1726

Located in Langweer, NL

"Map of the region around Pasuruan. It shows the location of rice fields, the village Bangil, as well as three places named Pagger (also Pagar), a cluster of buildings surrounded by ...

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Antique 18th Century Maps

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Antique Map of Java and Madura Island, Indonesia, c.1760
Antique Map of Java and Madura Island, Indonesia, c.1760

Antique Map of Java and Madura Island, Indonesia, c.1760

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Idee de l'Isle de Java.' Well engraved and attractive chart of the island shows all principal harbors and coastal details, plus rivers, mountains and volcanoe...

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Antique 18th Century Maps

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Antique Map of Java Indonesia, VOC Period, Decorative Cartouche, c.1750
Antique Map of Java Indonesia, VOC Period, Decorative Cartouche, c.1750

Antique Map of Java Indonesia, VOC Period, Decorative Cartouche, c.1750

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Map of Java Indonesia, VOC Period, Decorative Cartouche, c.1750 A finely engraved and highly decorative antique map of the island of Java, titled Nouvelle Carte de l’Isle de...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Maps

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Antique Map of Java and Batavia of nowadays Indonesia, '1818'
Antique Map of Java and Batavia of nowadays Indonesia, '1818'

Antique Map of Java and Batavia of nowadays Indonesia, '1818'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Kaart van het Eiland Java'. A rare and attractive early 19th century Dutch map of Java with a large inset map of Batavia. One of 12 maps from 'Atlas van Overzeesc...

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Antique Early 19th Century Maps

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1692 Jacq. Peeters Map: East Indies, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines and Singapore
1692 Jacq. Peeters Map: East Indies, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines and Singapore

1692 Jacq. Peeters Map: East Indies, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines and Singapore

Located in Langweer, NL

1692 Jacques Peeters Map: East Indies, Indonesia & Japan with Unique Inset This hand-colored map from 1692, created by Jacques Peeters, captures the islands of Indonesia, the Ph...

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Antique 1690s Dutch Maps

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Antique Map of Batavia 'Jakarta', Indonesia by Montanus, circa 1669
Antique Map of Batavia 'Jakarta', Indonesia by Montanus, circa 1669

Antique Map of Batavia 'Jakarta', Indonesia by Montanus, circa 1669

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map Batavia titled 'Ware Affbeeldinge wegens het Casteel ende Stadt Batavia'. Antique print of the castle and city of Batavia on the Island of Java'. Rare edition with Englis...

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Antique 17th Century Maps

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Antique Map of the Banda Islands in Indonesia by Valentijn, 1726
Antique Map of the Banda Islands in Indonesia by Valentijn, 1726

Antique Map of the Banda Islands in Indonesia by Valentijn, 1726

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map Indonesia titled 'Kaart der Zuyd-Wester Eylanden van Banda'.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Maps

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Old Original Antique Map of the Sunda Islands of Indonesia, 1756
Old Original Antique Map of the Sunda Islands of Indonesia, 1756

Old Original Antique Map of the Sunda Islands of Indonesia, 1756

Located in Langweer, NL

Bali and Lombok are also on it. This map of West Indonesia is from a period when it was colonised by the Dutch, when capital Jakarta was still named Batavia.

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Antique 1750s French Maps

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Old Antique Map of the Banda Islands (Southeast), Indonesia & Northern Australia
Old Antique Map of the Banda Islands (Southeast), Indonesia & Northern Australia

Old Antique Map of the Banda Islands (Southeast), Indonesia & Northern Australia

By F. Valentijn

Located in Langweer, NL

Important map of the seas and islands surrounding the Banda Islands, Indonesia, extending south to northern Australia, east to Papua New Guinea and north to Ceram.

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Antique Early 18th Century Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of the Moluccas (Maluku Islands), Indonesia – Bellin, 18th Century
Antique Map of the Moluccas (Maluku Islands), Indonesia – Bellin, 18th Century

Antique Map of the Moluccas (Maluku Islands), Indonesia – Bellin, 18th Century

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Map of the Moluccas (Maluku Islands), Indonesia – Bellin, 18th Century Original antique engraved map titled “Carte Particulière des Isles Moluques,” depicting the Maluku Isl...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Maps

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Antique Map of the Moluccas and Irian Jaya (Papua), Indonesia, 1900
Antique Map of the Moluccas and Irian Jaya (Papua), Indonesia, 1900

Antique Map of the Moluccas and Irian Jaya (Papua), Indonesia, 1900

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'De Moluksche Eilanden en Nieuw Guinea'. Old map of the Moluccas or Maluku Islands, also showing part of New Guinea. This map originates from 'Atlas van Nederlands...

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20th Century Maps

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Antique Map of Central Java Depicting The Karimun Islands, Indonesia, 1900
Antique Map of Central Java Depicting The Karimun Islands, Indonesia, 1900

Antique Map of Central Java Depicting The Karimun Islands, Indonesia, 1900

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map of Central Java, also depicting the Karimun Islands. This map originates from 'Atlas van Nederlandsch Oost- en West-Indië' by I. Dornseiffen. Artists and Engravers: P...

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20th Century Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of the Moluccas in Indonesia by Janssonius, C.1650
Antique Map of the Moluccas in Indonesia by Janssonius, C.1650

Antique Map of the Moluccas in Indonesia by Janssonius, C.1650

By Johannes Janssonius

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Insularum Moluccarum Nova Descriptio.' Old map of the Moluccas. The famous Spice Islands, the cornerstone of the Dutch trading Empire in the East Indies throughou...

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Antique 17th Century Maps

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Antique Map of Ambon Island in the Moluccas, Indonesia, c.1760
Antique Map of Ambon Island in the Moluccas, Indonesia, c.1760

Antique Map of Ambon Island in the Moluccas, Indonesia, c.1760

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map Ambon titled 'Carte Particuliere de l 'Isle Amboine'. Old map showing Ambon, in the Moluccas Islands, better known as the Spice Islands. Ambon was the headquarters of the...

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Antique 18th Century Maps

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Indonesia Map For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the indonesia map you’re looking for. A indonesia map — often made from paper — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the indonesia map you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A indonesia map, designed in the Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made indonesia map over the years, but those crafted by Jacques-Nicolas Bellin, Pieter Van Der Aa and Stemler are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.

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