Cartographer:
PORCACCHI DA CASTIGLIONE, Thomaso
Title:
Isole Molucche
Stock Code:
3332
Method:
Copper engraving
Publisher:
Simon Galignani
Colouring:
Uncoloured
Atlas:
L’Isole Piu Famoso del Mondo
Edition:
Venice
Size: (W x H):
14.5cm x 11cm
5½ inches x 4½ inches
Date:
1590
Price:
£320
A wonderful, interesting and fanciful map of the East Indies. The island of Sumatra is shown disproportionately, as is the Malay Peninsular. Borneo is named Java Menor, the Moluccas are shown as one island. The islands of Bali, Lombok and Flores are not shown
Fine condition, a fine, crisp impression