Tabula Indiae Orientalis Emendata a F. de Wit
| Reference: | S4899 |
| Author | Frederick de WIT |
| Year: | 1680 ca. |
| Zone: | East Indies |
| Printed: | Amsterdam |
| Measures: | 575 x 465 mm |
€900.00
| Reference: | S4899 |
| Author | Frederick de WIT |
| Year: | 1680 ca. |
| Zone: | East Indies |
| Printed: | Amsterdam |
| Measures: | 575 x 465 mm |
€900.00
Description
Fine early map of the East Indies showing the discoveries of Tasman by Frederick de Wit
The map, engraved by Johannes Lhuilier, encompasses the region from India to Southern China, Taiwan and the Philippines with parts of Northwest Australia identified as Hollandia Nova . Attractive title cartouche top right surrounded by turbaned warriors and native figures.
Etching on copperplate with contemporary hand colour, in good conditions.
Literature
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C. Quirino, Philippine Cartography, p. 109; Nordenskiold, 304. Not in Tooley.
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Frederick de WIT (1630 - 1706)
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De Wit was one of the most prominent and successful map engravers and publishers in Amsterdam in the period following the decline of the Blaeu and Jansson establishments, from which he acquired many copper plates when they were dispersed at auction. His output covered most aspects of map making: sea charts, world atlases, an atlas of the Netherlands, 'town books' covering plans of towns and cities in the Netherlands and Europe, and wall maps. His work, notable for the beauty of the engraving and colouring, was very popular and editions were issued many years after his death by Pieter Mortier and Covens and Mortier.
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Literature
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C. Quirino, Philippine Cartography, p. 109; Nordenskiold, 304. Not in Tooley.
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Frederick de WIT (1630 - 1706)
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De Wit was one of the most prominent and successful map engravers and publishers in Amsterdam in the period following the decline of the Blaeu and Jansson establishments, from which he acquired many copper plates when they were dispersed at auction. His output covered most aspects of map making: sea charts, world atlases, an atlas of the Netherlands, 'town books' covering plans of towns and cities in the Netherlands and Europe, and wall maps. His work, notable for the beauty of the engraving and colouring, was very popular and editions were issued many years after his death by Pieter Mortier and Covens and Mortier.
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