Map of Choromandel & Malabar, Incl Kerala, Tamil Nadu & Part of Sri Lanka, 1726

€ 980

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

Date: 1726
Technique: Engraved
Sheet size: 55 × 63 cm (21.7 × 24.8 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: PCT-51158

Condition

Given age. Original folds as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

Antique map titled 'Nieuwe kaart van Choromandel ende Malabar.'

Original antique map of Southern India documenting the VOC's areas of influence. Included is Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the northern edge of Sri Lanka. This map originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën (..)' by François Valentyn / Valentijn, published in 1724-1726.

Artists and Engravers: The author François Valentijn (1666-1727), was a Dutch missionary, worked at Amboina from 1684 to 1694 and 1705 to 1713 and traveled extensively in the VOC's lands.