Antique Print – PLANTS-NATIVES-MALUKU ISLANDS-INDONESIA-VALENTIJN-VOC – 1724

Copperplate engraving/etching on hand laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 19 x 33 cm. (7,5 x 13 inch). Image size: 15 x 27 cm. (5,9 x 10,6 inch).

From the monumental work by François Valentyn: “Oud en nieuw Oost-Indiën, vervattende een naaukeurige en uitvoerige verhandelinge van Nederlands mogentheyd in die gewesten”. Dordrecht/Amsterdam: J. van Braam en G. onder de Linden, 1724/1726. (Transl.: Old and new East-Indies, including an accurate and extensive description of Dutch / VOC controlled territories.)

Made by an anonymous engraver after Francois Valentijn / VOC sources.

Condition: Good, given age. Paper slightly browned. A few small spots. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: PLANTS-NATIVES-MALUKU ISLANDS-INDONESIA

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