Rare Antique Copper Engraving of a Map of Pegu and Arakan, Burma (Myanmar), 1714

€ 540

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

Date: 1714
Sheet size: 18.5 × 23 cm (7.3 × 9.1 in)
Reference: BG-04170

Condition

Very good. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

Antique map Myanmar (Birma) titled 'Les Royaumes de Pegu et d'Aracan'.

Rare map of Pegu and Arakan made after a map engraved by Pieter van den Keere and published in the 1628 edition of the Mercator Atlas Minor. This edition originates from 'Atlas Soulage'. The cartouche and compass rose are revised and the title is in French.

Artists and Engravers: Pieter van der Aa (Leiden 1659-1733) was a Dutch publisher best known for preparing maps and atlases.