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Wonderful Small Map of the Coasts of Arabia, Persia and Western India, ca. 1710
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Wonderful small map covering the coasts of Arabia, Persia and western India. It illustrates the voyages of Duarte de Menezes, who became the Viceroy of Portuguese India. Van der Aa's maps were typical of much cartography of the time, in which more attention was paid to the decorative elements than the geographical accuracy. The Red Sea is distorted and given an arched shape, and many towns are misplaced. The Indian Ocean is filled with a lovely title cartouche that features European merchants trading with Arabs.
The titled map, “De Kusten van Arabie, het Roode Meer en Persize Zee...” created by Pieter van der Aa circa 1710, illustrates Arabia, the Red Sea, and the Persian Gulf, along with regions of Southern Asia. Enhanced with hand-coloring, the map measures approximately 8.9 x 5.9 inches (22.6 x 15 cm).
This particular impression boasts a large fleur-de-lis coat of arms watermark, indicating the high quality of the paper. While minor soil is evident in the margins, the map itself remains in very fine condition, presenting a clear and well-preserved portrayal of the depicted regions. Such historical maps offer valuable insights into the geographical understanding of Arabia and adjacent areas during the early 18th century, reflecting cartographic knowledge and perceptions of that era.
- Dimensions:Height: 5.9 in (14.99 cm)Width: 8.9 in (22.61 cm)Depth: 0.002 in (0.06 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1710
- Condition:A nice impression with a large fleur-de-lis coat of arms watermark and minor soil in margins, else very fine.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
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