South-East Asia · 18th century
€ 220
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
"Antique map titled 'Indostan presqu'isles de l'Inde, Chine, Tartarie Independante.' - A map of Asia: Hindustan, India and China. This map originates from 'Nouvel Atlas Portatif destine principalement sur l'Etude de la Geographie par le S.Robert Vaugondy a Paris 1778 de la Societe Royale des Sciences et Belles Lettres de Nancy et Conseur Royal', Paris: S. Robert Vaugondy, 1778. Artists and Engravers: E. Dussy, a Paris draughtsman and map engraver, active 1754-1784, best known for his long collaboration with the Vaugondy's. The cartouches on the maps are engraved by Groux and Arrivet.
Condition: Good, given age. Original middle fold, as issued. Margin edges a little soiled. A small stain in the image (just above the scales). General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1778
Overall size: 42.3 x 28.9 cm.
Image size: 0.001 x 29.4 x 25.4 cm.
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