Antique Map of the Gaspar Strait by Huddart, '1788'

€ 950

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1788
Sheet size: 78 × 56.5 cm (30.7 × 22.2 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-12764

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

Central horizontal fold as issued, minor offsetting and surface dirt, possibly erroneous manuscript ink annotation to lower edge that reads 'Printed for Robert Sayer (.)'. Minor wear, blank verso. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

Antique map titled 'Sketch of the Straits of Gaspar'. Detailed sea chart of the Gaspar Strait, showing part of the Island of Banca on the east coast of Sumatra just to the south of Singapore. The Gaspar Strait is a strait separating the Indonesian islands Belitung and Bangka and connecting the Java Sea to the South China Sea. Also includes Salt Island, Middle Island and part of Long Island. Originates from 'East India Pilot' by Laurie & Whittle. Engraved by J. Huddart, 1788.