Antique Map of Banten Bay on Java Island, Indonesia, c.1720

About the Item

Antique map titled 'La Rade de Bantam'. A small early 18th century black and white map of Banten Bay (or Bantam Bay), located near the northwest coast of Java. Published by P. van der Aa, circa 1720. Artists and Engravers: Apprenticed at the age of 9, Van der Aa began his career at Leiden in 1683 as a Latin trade publisher, publishing classical texts pertaining to medicine and science. Later on, he became an engraver and publisher of atlases and maps in Leiden. His publications include an ‘Atlas Nouveau‘ completed in about 1710, and the famous La Galerie Agréable du Monde – one of the most impressive geographical books printed in 66 volumes in limited edition. It contains around 3000 plates, and cover the topography and people of Europe, Asia, Africa and America. Condition: Good, general age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Water stain at the bottom left. Please study scan carefully. Date: c.1720 Overall size: 19.4 x 30.3 cm Image size: 16 x 16.2 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: 11.93 in (30.3 cm)Width: 7.64 in (19.4 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Period:

18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1720

Condition:

Seller Location:

Langweer, NL

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