Mapas antiguos

MAKER
van Keulen
TITLE
Paskaart van ‘t Eyland Mauritius / De Z.O. Haven van ‘t Eyland Mauritius
PLACE ISSUED
Amsterdam
FIRST EDITION
1753
THIS EDITION
1753
SIZE (hxw cms)
AREA SHOWN
Mauritius (2 maps)
TECHNIQUE
Copper engraving
PAGE NUMBER
SIGNATURE
VERSO
blank
COLOURING
b/w
CONDITION
The overall quality of this antique map is excellent
DESCRIPTION
Extremely rare pair of maps 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 most detailed set of charts of the island. Light browning, overall in excellent condition

MAKER
Valentijn
TITLE
Kaart van het Eyland Mauritius
PLACE ISSUED
Amsterdam
FIRST EDITION
1726
THIS EDITION
1726
SIZE (hxw cms)
43.0 x 54.2
AREA SHOWN
Mauritius
TECHNIQUE
Copper engraving
PAGE NUMBER
SIGNATURE
No. 41
VERSO
blank
COLOURING
b/w
CONDITION
The overall quality of this antique map is excellent
DESCRIPTION
The earliest large map of the island, from François Valentijn’s work on the East Indies. Engraved by Johannes Braam. Mauritius was an important rendez-vous station for the Dutch East India Company ships.

MAKER
Dudley
TITLE
PLACE ISSUED
Florence
FIRST EDITION
1646
THIS EDITION
1646
SIZE (hxw cms)
AREA SHOWN
Seychelles
TECHNIQUE
Copper engraving
PAGE NUMBER
SIGNATURE
VERSO
blank
COLOURING
b/w
CONDITION
The overall quality of this antique map is excellent
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Very large and decorative sea chart of the Seychelles.

MAKER
Metellus
TITLE
Calecuty Regnum
PLACE ISSUED
Cologne
FIRST EDITION
1598
THIS EDITION
SIZE (hxw cms)
15.0 x 21.8
AREA SHOWN
Seychelles, Maldives, India
TECHNIQUE
Copper engraving
PAGE NUMBER
SIGNATURE
G
VERSO
Latin text

MAKER
Ruscelli
TITLE
Africa Nuova Tavola
PLACE ISSUED
Venice
FIRST EDITION
1561
THIS EDITION
1561
SIZE (hxw cms)
17.7 x 24.7
AREA SHOWN
Southern Africa
TECHNIQUE
Copper engraving
PAGE NUMBER
39
SIGNATURE
VERSO
Latin text
COLOURING
b/w
CONDITION
The overall quality of this antique map is mint
DESCRIPTION
Early explorer’s map of South Africa. This example from the rare first edition.

MAKER
Blaeu
TITLE
AETHIOPIA inferior vel exterior
PLACE ISSUED
Amsterdam
FIRST EDITION
1635
THIS EDITION
1658
SIZE (hxw cms)
38.5 x 50
AREA SHOWN
South Africa
TECHNIQUE
Copper engraving
PAGE NUMBER
8
SIGNATURE
H
VERSO
Dutch text
COLOURING
col.
CONDITION
The overall quality of this antique map is excellent
DESCRIPTION
Blaeu’s famous cornerstone map of Southern Africa.

MAKER
Valentijn
TITLE
Nieuwe Kaart van Caap der Goede Hoop
PLACE ISSUED
Amsterdam
FIRST EDITION
1726
THIS EDITION
1726
SIZE (hxw cms)
44 x 56
AREA SHOWN
South Africa
TECHNIQUE
Copper engraving
PAGE NUMBER
SIGNATURE
No. 43
VERSO
blank
COLOURING
b/w
CONDITION
The overall quality of this antique map is very good
DESCRIPTION
Elegant and early map of the Cape Colony by François Valentijn. With inset.

MAKER
van Keulen
TITLE
Paskaart van het Zuydelykste Gedeelte van Africa
PLACE ISSUED
Amsterdam
FIRST EDITION
1753
THIS EDITION
1753
SIZE (hxw cms)
50.8 x 57.7
AREA SHOWN
South Africa
TECHNIQUE
Copper engraving
PAGE NUMBER
SIGNATURE
VERSO
blank
COLOURING
b/w
CONDITION
The overall quality of this antique map is excellent
DESCRIPTION
Extremely rare collector’s chart 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.

MAKER
van Keulen
TITLE
Kaart van de Tafel Baay vertoonende De Reede van C de Goede Hoop
PLACE ISSUED
Amsterdam
FIRST EDITION
1753
THIS EDITION
1753
SIZE (hxw cms)
49.1 x 56.0
AREA SHOWN
Cape of Good Hope
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