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Antique Engraving of a Bird's-Eye Plan of Nagapattinam or Negapatam, India, 1672

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Antique map titled 'Negapatam.' Bird's-eye plan of Nagapattinam or Negapatam, India. This map originates from 'Naauwkeurige Beschryvinge van Malabar en Choromandel…en het machtige Eyland Ceyoln (..)' by Philippus Baldaeus. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Philip Baldaeus' after an anonymous artist. Philip Baldaeus (1632-1672). Father Philippus Baldaeus, Baelde or Philip Balde (October 1632, Delft - 1672, Geervliet) was a Dutch minister. He went to Jaffna, Ceylon with an invading Dutch force during 17th Century. As the first European he documented the life, language and culture of Tamil people, living in the north of the island. It is a great historical record, similar to Mahawamsa, and it was immediately published in Dutch and German (with many beautiful plates). Condition: Good, given age. Edges browned and an occasional tiny tear. Small crease top right corner. Two tiny worm holes. Original middle fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.69 in (37.3 cm)Width: 12.01 in (30.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    1670-1679
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1672
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Condition: Good, given age. Edges browned and an occasional tiny tear. Small crease top right corner. Two tiny worm holes. Original middle fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PCT-61415 1stDibs: LU3054326686532

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