About this sheet
Antique map Sumatra titled 'Partie de l'Isle Sumatra'. Part of the Island of Sumatra, where the English settlement of the Bay of Sellabar near Bencoute can be found. Originates from 'Voyage aux Indes Orientales, pendant les annees'. Artists and Engravers: Engraved by Tardieu. Published by A. Bertrand, Paris.
Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Some tears along the folding lines, please study image carefully.
Date: 1811
Overall size: 40.5 x 53 cm.
Image size: 0.001 x 38 x 43 cm.
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