Antique Map of Batavia 'Jakarta', Indonesia by Montanus, circa 1669

€ 1 250

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

Date: 1669
Sheet size: 39 × 44.5 cm (15.4 × 17.5 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-11644-1

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

Toned margins and repair on folding line. Some marginal tears. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

Antique map Batavia titled 'Ware Affbeeldinge wegens het Casteel ende Stadt Batavia'. Antique print of the castle and city of Batavia on the Island of Java'. Rare edition with English subtitles 'Aneract Portatura of the Castle and Citty Batavia, lying on the great Ilant Java Anno 1669. Probably originating from an edition of 'Gedenkwaerdige gesantschappen der Oost-Indische maatschappy in t Vereenigde Nederland (..)' by A. Montanus.

Artists and Engravers: Arnoldus Montanus (circa 1625–1683) was a Dutch teacher and author. He published books on theology, history, and geography.