1726 Buru Island Ambelau Maluku Islands Indonesia Map Chart Engraving Valentijn
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Amsterdam 1726.
(MN 32579) "Boero - Amblauw - Archipelago di St. Lazaro" rare and fascinating engraved sea map of Buru island of the Maluku Islands in Indonesia from 1726 by Francois Valentijn Valentijn was a prominent historian of the Dutch East India Company who is best known for Oud en Nieuw Oost Indies, which was published by Joannes van Braam and Gerard onder de Linden. He traveled twice to the East Indies and served as Calvinist minister to Ambon between 1686 and 1694. In preparing this monumental work, he was given privileged access to the previously secret archives of the Dutsch East India Company, containing transcripts and copies of important earlier Dutch voyages. size of sheet: approx. 33 x 40 cm (approx. 13 x 15.75 inches) issued folding very good condition Original! - No Copy! - No reprint! Insured and registered shipping worldwide. We combine shipping - if possible
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