Antique Print of the Fortress on Cheribon or Cirebon, Java, Indonesia, 1726
€ 330
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1726
Sheet size
32.8 × 20.1 cm (12.9 × 7.9 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
PCT-51166
Condition
Given age. Two tiny holes, reinforced using contemporary paper backed with acid free archival tape. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please review the images for further condition details.
About this sheet
Antique print titled 'Caarte van het fort de Beschermer Gelegen op Tsjeribon. Caarte van de Pagger op Tagal. ' A plan of the fortress 'de Beschermer' located on Cheribon (Java) and a plan of the small fort (Pagger or Pagar) near Tegal. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn.
Artists and Engravers: François Valentijn (1666-1727), a missionary, worked at Amboina from 1684 to 1694 and 1705 to 1713 and travelled extensively in the VOC's lands.
Condition: Good, given age. Two tiny holes, reinforced using contemporary paper backed with acid free archival tape. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully. Date: 1726 Overall size: 20.1 x 32.8 cm. Image size: 18.2 x 30.4 cm.
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