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BG-03541
Antique Map of Ambon Island by Van Schley (1756)
- Condition: Good. General age-related toning. Tape on verso. Please study image carefully.
- Date: 1756
- Overall size: 35 x 27 cm.
- Image size: 31x 23.5 cm.
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Description: Antique map titled ‘Carte particuliere de l'Isle d'Amboine - Byzondere kaart van het eyland Amboina’. Antique map of the island of Ambon, Indonesia. This map originates from 'Historische beschryving der Reizen' published 1756.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Jakob van Schley' after 'Jacques Nicolas Bellin'. Jakob van der Schley (1715-1779) was a Dutch draughtsman and engraver, who studied under Bernard Picart. Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772) was a French hydrographer, geographer and member of The Philosophes. His career, spanning over 50 years, caused an enormous output in maps, particular of maritime interest.