Insulae Indiae orientalis - Antique map

Author: Mercator, Gerardus

Publisher: Hondius, Jodocus

Published: Amsterdam

Publishing year: 1608

East Indies (Southeast Asia). "Insulae Indiae orientalis". Orig. copperplate engraving from Mercator's Atlas Minor. Published by J. Hondius, C. Claesz. and J. Jansz. in Amsterdam, 1608. With ornamental title cartouche, a cartouche with the scale of map, a wind rose and French title above the map ('Les Isles Moluques'). 14,5:19,5 cm (5 3/4 x 7 3/4 inch.) on paper sized 17,5:21 cm.

Koeman III, map 8600:351, ed. 351:11 (1608 Atlas Minor [Fr.]). - A miniature map of the East Indies (Southeast Asia). - Left margin trimmed (approx. 2 mm from the plate) and set with paper from the time.

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