Antique East Indies Map by Rigobert Bonne, Copper Engraving, 1780

€ 350

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

Date: 1780
Mapmaker / artist: Rigobert Bonne, France, circa 1780
Technique: Copper engraving
Sheet size: 26 × 41 cm (10.2 × 16.1 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-14105-15

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

Very good condition. Even toning, original fold, crisp engraved lines. The map is offered unframed, preserving the sheet in its original, untouched state.

About this sheet

East Indies & Moluccas – Antique Map of Indonesia, Bonne c1780
This detailed map depicts the East Indies, including Java, Borneo, Sulawesi, the Moluccas, and surrounding islands. Designed during the era of intense European competition for spice trade dominance, the map emphasizes coastlines, straits, and navigational routes. Rigobert Bonne’s engraving balances scientific accuracy with aesthetic clarity, presenting a complex archipelago in a legible and elegant form. The inclusion of New Holland (Australia) adds further historical interest.

Very good condition. Even toning, original fold, crisp engraved lines.

Framing tips:
Works beautifully in a wide horizontal frame with a warm off-white mat.