The Castle of Batavia (Jakarta) in the Dutch East Indies (Indonesia), 1726

€ 440

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

Date: 1726
Sheet size: 32.3 × 39.8 cm (12.7 × 15.7 in)
Condition: Fair
Reference: PCT-51142

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

Given age. Original folds, as issued. Several creases in the print. Tear in one of the folds, reinforced using contemporary paper backed with acid free archival tape. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from ha.

About this sheet

Antique print titled 'Perspectief van het Casteel Batavia, gesien van het Suyker Packhuys. ' A view of the Castle of Batavia (Jakarta, Indonesia) as seen from the Sugar Warehouse. This print originates from the monumental '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.

Image size: 36.7 x 28.8 cm.