Antique Map and Views of Batavia by Homann Heirs, '1733'
€ 2 500
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1733
Sheet size
51 × 61 cm (20.1 × 24.0 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-12723
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
General age-related toning. Original folding line, few worm holes outside image. Minor wear, blank verso. Please review the images for further condition details.
About this sheet
Antique map titled 'Der Hollaendisch-Ostindianischen Compagnie weltberuhmte Haupt-Handels und Niederlags-Stadt Batavia, in Asien auf dem grossen Eyland Iava in dem konigreich Iacatra nord-westlich gelegen, nach ihrem grund-ris und prospect mit erlauterung einiger ihrer besondersten merkwurdigkeiten / auf das accurateste vorgestellet von Homannischen Erben'.
Beautiful plan and views of Batavia, Jakarta, Indonesia. The various types of land use are shown, along with a comprehensive index and a text concerning the history of the city. Along the top, decorative galleons are shown, along with anchorage points. At the bottom is a large view of the fortified city from the water, along with smaller views of VOC Governor General's residence and the town hall.
Published by Homann Heirs, 1733. Homann Heirs was a German publishing firm that enjoyed a major place in the European map market throughout the 18th century. Founded in 1702 by Johann Baptist Homann, the business passed to his son, Christoph, upon Johann’s death in 1724. Christoph died in 1730, aged only 27, and the firm was inherited by subsequent Homann Heirs. This altered the name of the company, which was known as Homann Erben, or Homann Heirs. The firm continued in business until 1848.
