Antique Map of the Buton Strait by Philippe, 1787

World Maps · 18th century

Antique Map of the Buton Strait by Philippe, 1787

€ 120

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

Date: 1787
Mapmaker / artist: Etienne André Philippe de Pretot (1708-1787), a member of the Academies of Rouen and Angers
Sheet size: 44 × 29 cm (17.3 × 11.4 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-00707

About this sheet

Antique map titled 'Carte du Détroit de Bouton'. Map of the Buton Strait between Paula Buton and Celebes, Indonesia. This map originates from 'World atlas for the study of geography and ancient and modern history', Paris. Artists and Engravers: Etienne André Philippe de Pretot (1708-1787), a member of the Academies of Rouen and Angers.

Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Some marginal tears. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1787
Overall size: 29 x 44 cm.
Image size: 0.001 x 25 x 33.5 cm.

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