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Rare 18th C Copper engraved Topographical Map of Taiwan, "L'Ile de Formosa, ou sont Exactement Marqu

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Rare 18th C Copper engraved Topographical Map of Taiwan, "L'Ile de Formosa, ou sont Exactement Marqu

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Description

Geographic location: Asia

Title: "L'Ile de Formosa, ou sont Exactement Marquez les Bancs de Sables (..)"

Cartographer / Publisher: Pieter van der Aa

Date: 1719

Technique: Copper engraving

Dimensions: 29x35

Coloring: Hand colored

One of the earliest Copper Engraved, Topographical Maps of Taiwan that is known to exist. This very rare map is oriented with north to the left, the map shows the southwestern portion of the island, as well as the adjacent Penghu Islands (Ilhas Piscadores). The detail is limited to a few place names along the coast and anchorages, shoals, and depth soundings in the surrounding waters. The interior of the island is filled with a large panoramic view of a mountain range.

Condition

Reasonable. Some little holes and slightly stained.

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Rare 18th C Copper engraved Topographical Map of Taiwan, "L'Ile de Formosa, ou sont Exactement Marqu

Name: Rare 18th C Copper engraved Topographical Map of Taiwan, \"L'Ile de Formosa, ou sont Exactement Marqu
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Price: 890 EUR
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