NICOLAS VISSCHER (1618-1679)
Indiae Orientalis nec non Insularum Adiacentium Nova Descriptio. [Amsterdam: c.1690]. Engraved map of India, South East Asia, Japan and the north coast of Australia, partially coloured in a contemporary hand (image 456 x 558mm). Decorated with an allegorical cartouche. (Minor spotting.) Framed.
The map of South East Asia depicts the sphere of influence of the Dutch East India Company, and extends from India to the north coast of Australia, featuring a number of place names in 'Nova Hollandia.' Tooley, The Mapping of Australia 1300.
NICOLAS VISSCHER (1618-1679)
Indiae Orientalis nec non Insularum Adiacentium Nova Descriptio. [Amsterdam: c.1690]. Engraved map of India, South East Asia, Japan and the north coast of Australia, partially coloured in a contemporary hand (image 456 x 558mm). Decorated with an allegorical cartouche. (Minor spotting.) Framed.
The map of South East Asia depicts the sphere of influence of the Dutch East India Company, and extends from India to the north coast of Australia, featuring a number of place names in 'Nova Hollandia.' Tooley, The Mapping of Australia 1300.
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