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Antique Map of Ambon Island, Indonesia with Inset of Castle Victoria, 1726

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Antique map titled 'Caart van het Eyland Amboina (..).' Detailed map of the Ambon Island and Timor, Molucca Islands, by Francois Valentyn. With an inset of castle Victoria. This map originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by Francois Valentyn, published 1726. Artists and Engravers: Francois Valentijn (1666-1727), was a Dutch missionary, worked at Amboina from 1684 to 1694 and 1705 to 1713 and traveled extensively in the VOC's lands. Condition: Good, given age. A few minor spots. Original folds as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully. Date: 1726 Overall size: 42.5 x 33.5 cm. Image size: 41 x 31.2 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.19 in (33.5 cm)Width: 16.74 in (42.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1726
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  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PCT-591931stDibs: LU3054326237562
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