domingo, 23 de marzo de 2008

van Keulen 1753 Mosambique



MAKER
van Keulen
TITLE
No Title [ 'Mosambique' in the map ]
PLACE ISSUED
Amsterdam
FIRST EDITION
1753
THIS EDITION
1753
SIZE (hxw cms)
50.0 x 56.4
AREA SHOWN
Mosambique
TECHNIQUE
Copper engraving
PAGE NUMBER
SIGNATURE
VERSO
blank
COLOURING
b/w
CONDITION
The overall quality of this antique map is mint
DESCRIPTION
Extremely rare collector's map that was published only in the secret atlas of the Dutch East India Company, for internal use. Hardy ever in the market. No doubt the very best and most detailed early chart of the region, in pristine condition.