Antique Map of European Trade in Asia by Pluche (1742)

Description: Map pag. 444: 'Le commerce des Europeens en Asie.' (The commerce / trade of the Europeans in Asia). This original old antique print / plate originates from: 'Le spectacle de la nature ou entretiens sur les particularites de l'histoire naturelle.', by Noel Antoine Pluche and published in Paris by The Widow Estienne in 1742.

Artists and Engravers: Noel-Antoine Pluche (1688 - 1761), known as the abbe Pluche, was a French priest. He is now known for his Spectacle de la nature, a most popular work of natural history. This plate engraved by Bourgoin.