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An 18th century map of the Netherlands, with an inset map of Southeast Asia highlighting the trade of the Dutch and their colonies. Within the inset is a drawing of the port of Batavia (Jakarta) with sailing ships in the harbour and mountains behind.

The legend and written notes on this plan of Batavia (Jakarta) provide much detailed information about the important port city in the early 18th century. It is also beautifully decorated with paintings of the city, local people, animals and ships.

The legend and written notes on this plan of Batavia (Jakarta) provide much detailed information about the important port city in the early 18th century. It is also beautifully decorated with paintings of the city, local people, animals and ships.

Map of the Dutch town and naval base on the island of Onrust in Batavia (Jakarta) Bay, featuring the dock at the south, and various other buildings. There are defences around the north and east coasts, and internal walls around the main buildings.

Map of Java divided into administrative areas. Mountains are shown pictorially, major rivers are named, and the coasts have shoals. The map is orientated with south at the top, so the island looks ‘upside down’ compared to how it is usually shown.

Map of Java divided into administrative areas. Mountains are shown pictorially, major rivers are named, and the coasts have shoals. The map is orientated with south at the top, so the island looks ‘upside down’ compared to how it is usually shown.

Map of Java divided into Dutch colonial administrative areas and the Mataram Sultanate (‘Pays de l'Empereur et du Sultan du Mataram entre melés [Country of the Emperor and the Sultan of Mataram mixed]’. The map is orientated with south at the top.

Map of Java divided into Dutch colonial administrative areas and the Mataram Sultanate (‘Pays de l'Empereur et du Sultan du Mataram entre melés [Country of the Emperor and the Sultan of Mataram mixed]’. The map is orientated with south at the top.

Hand-drawn floor plan of Batavia Castle (Jakarta, Java), with a detailed legend identifying many locations within the castle walls, including a church/chapel, storage areas, offices, gates and towers.

A hand-drawn plan of the wharf at the ‘Haven Kanaal [Harbour Canal]’ port in Batavia (Jakarta), showing warehouses and other buildings along the ‘Groote Rivier [Big River]’ canal. There are two profile drawings of parts of the wharf’s retaining wall.

A map of the landing of British troops at Chillinching (Cilincing, 12 miles to the east of Batavia), part of the 1811 invasion of Java during the Napoleonic Wars. The frigate Leda is at the river mouth, as the British soldiers row to shore.

Map of Java marked with administrative regions, settlements, roads, mountains and rivers. There is an inset map of the port city of Batavia, with its system of rivers and canals, and its surrounding country with villages, fields and plantations.