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Old Engraving of Batavia 'Jakarta, Indonesia' with Map and Harbour View, 1750
£465
$620 · €550
Original print, not a reproduction.
Ships worldwide from the Netherlands, flat, insured and tracked. 14-day returns.
- Date
- 1750
- Sheet size
- 11.8 × 15.7 in (30 × 40 cm)
- Technique
- Engraved
- Condition
- Good. Please study image carefully.
- Collection
- Sea charts
- Era
- 1700 to 1789, Age of discovery
- Stock no.
- f_29564942
Antique map titled 'Carte des environs de Batavia '. French map of the Batavia area (Jakarta) in Indonesia. With cartouche, scale and compass rose. Published circa 1750.
The map is loosely inserted in a protective acid free matting board. A very clean impression of Batavia when it was still a small fort with already a Dutch look due to the canals. One folding line in the middle, as issued.
Artists and Engravers: Engraved by J. van Schley.
Date: c.1750
Overall size: 33 x 25.5 cm.
Image size: 28 x 20.5 cm.
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