Antique Map of the Region of Pasuruan, Java, Indonesia, 1726

€ 150

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

Date: 1726
Sheet size: 20.6 × 33.2 cm (8.1 × 13.1 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: PCT-51159

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

Given age. Two tiny holes lower right in the margin and paper erosion right top, reinforced using contemporary paper backed with acid free archival tape. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling.

About this sheet

"Map of the region around Pasuruan. It shows the location of rice fields, the village Bangil, as well as three places named Pagger (also Pagar), a cluster of buildings surrounded by a bamboo fence. The location of a earthen wall with pallisade and small cannons (Bas) is also given. 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 traveled extensively in the VOC's lands.

Image size: 29.9 x 18.4 cm.