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Spread over four sheets, this topographical map was based on the explorations of the French civil servant Auguste Pavie. Lasting 16 years (1879–1895), his ‘Missions Pavie’ explored all of mainland Southeast Asia.

Map of the province of Soc Trang (Sóc Trăng, Vietnam) on the bank of the Bassac River, southern Vietnam. The city of Soc Trang is in the centre, surrounded by rivers, roads, fields and villages.

Map of the district of Tan An (Tân An in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam) dominated by the two branches of the Vàm Cỏ River. The city of Tan An is in the centre of the more populated southern part of the district.

Map of the province of Tra Vinh (Trà Vinh in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam) situated between the mouths of the Sông Cổ Chiên and Bassac rivers. The city of Tra Vinh is towards the north, surrounded by fields, villages, rivers and roads.

Map of the district of Longxuyen (Long Xuyên in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam). The city of Long Xuyên is on the southern bank of the Bassac River (labelled ‘Fleuve Postérieur’ and ‘Fleuve Antérieur’), surrounded by rivers, wetlands, fields and villages.

Map of the district of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam), based around the Fleuve Soirap (Soài Rạp River) as it winds its way down to the South China Sea. The city of Saigon is on its banks, surrounded by more rivers, roads, fields and villages.

Map of the province of Vinh Long (Vĩnh Long in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam) on the southern bank of the Cổ Chiên River. The city of Vinh Long is on the river, surrounded by rivers, roads, fields and villages.

Amongst the mountains and jungles of mid-18th century Bali, this map shows three royal palaces, walled encampments, towns, and seven Buddhist temples (or ‘stupa’) on the east coast. Inset illustrations depict a palace and a temple in detail.

This mid-18th century plan of the city of Malaca (Malacca/Melaka) focuses on the military fort (‘A Famosa [The Famous]’), but also includes two churches, a mosque and a Chinese temple. Two markets are also marked, as is the entrance to the port.

This mid-18th century plan of the city of Malaca (Malacca/Melaka) focuses on the military fort (‘A Famosa [The Famous]’), but also includes two churches, a mosque and a Chinese temple. Two markets are also marked, as is the entrance to the port.

This mid-18th century plan of the city of Malaca (Malacca/Melaka) focuses on the military fort (‘A Famosa [The Famous]’), but also includes two churches, a mosque and a Chinese temple. Two markets are also marked, as is the entrance to the port.