Sea Charts · 17th century
€ 900
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
General age-related toning. Minor wear. Please review the images for further condition details.
This rare antique map includes six coastal elevation views of anchorages and bays favored by Dutch and French vessels on their way to Asia. Two views of the coast of Sierra Leone, Africa "Tagrin" opposite Freetown. A view of the coast of Aceh on the northern coast of Sumatra and a further unidentified anchorage "Baye de l'Encau". A view of the African coast including the Bay of Saldagne and Table Bay. A coastal view at Tiku in West Sumatra.
Artists and Engravers: Melchisédech (or Melchisédec) Thévenot (c. 1620 – 1692) was a French author, scientist, traveler, and cartographer.
Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Minor wear. Please study image carefully.
Date: c.1660
Overall size: 54 x 35.5 cm
Image size: 51.5 x 31 cm
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