BGRN-0195

Antique Map of Manila Bay by Valentijn (1726)

  • Condition: Very good, few tiny holes. Minor foxing and age-related toning. Please study image carefully.
  • Date: 1726
  • Overall size: 40m x 34 cm.
  • Image size: 38 x 20 cm.
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.. Manilhas Bay - Valentijn (1726)

Description: Antique map titled 'Manilhas Bay'. This map is considered the earliest obtainable map of Manila Bay. Depicts Manila Bay, locating the city of Manila, Castle (Cabitta), Cloister of San Lucas, Cloister of Santa Domingo, and unnamed Cloister and numerous other geographical features. This map originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn.

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