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Rare Engraved Antique Map of India with Elephants in the Cartouche, c.1725
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Antique map titled 'L'Inde de ca le Gange suivant les nouvelles observations (..)'.
Detailed map of India, with part of Sri Lanka. Compass rose and decorative cartouche lower right with scale and elephants. This map originates from 'La galerie agreable du monde. Tome premier des Indes Orientales.', published by P. van der Aa, Leyden, c. 1725. This famous work was published in 66 parts and is the biggest print / map book ever published. Van der Aa incorporated plates by other publishers such as Blaeu, Visscher, de Wit, meurs, Halma, Mortier, Allard in this work and often added broad decorative borders. Probably the costliest and complete universal geographic work ever produced. It is said that only 100 copies were printed.
Ref: Koeman Aa9; Phillips 2780 note.
Artists and Engravers: Pieter van der Aa (Leiden 1659-1733) was a Dutch publisher best known for preparing maps and atlases. The Galerie Agreable contains plates and maps by the best Dutch engravers: Luiken, Goeree, Mulder, Stoopendaal, ao.
Condition: General age-related toning and occasional light staining from handling. Paper edge uncut and thus irregular. Original middle fold as issued. Please study image carefully.
Date: c.1725
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- Dimensions:Height: 19.1 in (48.5 cm)Width: 14.57 in (37 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1725
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
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