Molvccae insvlae celeberrimae

infoHondius, Jodocus; c.1640-1655

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This small island chain off the west coast of Gilolo (Halmahera in the Maluku Islands, Indonesia), was an important area for the spice trade. Latin text on the reverse describes the trade/islands. North is located to the right, rather than the top.

Details
Date
c.1640-1655
Map Maker
Hondius, Jodocus
Printer/Publisher
Willem Janszoon Blaeu
Publication Location
Amsterdam
Attributes

Longitude and Latitude

Rhumbline Network

Scale

Written Note/Details

Compass Rose

Insets

Cartouche

Inset Map

Illustration

Features

Military Fort

Crops

Religious Groups

Jungle/Wooded Area

Mountain/Volcano

Wild Animals

Shoal

Library Catalogue

Main Title
Molvccae insvlae celeberrimae
Barcode
B26056005B
Personal Author
Blaeu, Willem Janszoon, 1571-1638, publisher; Hondius, Jodocus, 1594 or 1595-1629
Extent
2 scans.
Description
Map oriented with north to the right. Inset map: "Bachian I." Relief shown pictorially. Scale not determined. Latin text on verso.
Imprint
Amstelodami : Guiljelmus Blaeuw excudit, [Between 1640 and 1655]
Date Published
1640-1655
BRN
200158974
Series Title
David Parry Southeast Asian Map Collection

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