Antique Map of the Cocos or Keeling Islands, 1778

€ 270

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

Date: 1778
Sheet size: 27 × 21.5 cm (10.6 × 8.5 in)
Reference: BGJC-182

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

Very good, general age-related toning. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

Antique map titled 'Die Cocos Insel vom Capt. Wallis Bosawren. Die Verrather Islel von Capt. Wallis Keppel Genannt'. Also with French subtitles. Old map of the Cocos or Keeling Islands and Traitor's Island near Tongo named by Captain Wallis on his voyages on the Admiralty. This map originates from 'Voyage das L’Hemisphere Austral, et autour du Monde'.

Artists and Engravers: Printed by Du Monde, engraved by R. Bernard.

Image size: 18.5 x 19.5 cm.