Molvccae insvlae celeberrimae

infoWit, Frederik de; Blaeu, Joan; Blaeu, Willem Janszoon; c.1730-1778

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A map of a small island chain off the west coast of the island of Gilolo (modern Halmahera in the Maluku Islands of Indonesia). The military forts and ships were used by the European colonial powers during conflicts over the area’s spice trade.

Details
Date
c.1730-1778
Map Maker
Wit, Frederik de; Blaeu, Joan; Blaeu, Willem Janszoon
Printer/Publisher
Jean Cóvens et Corneille Mortier
Publication Location
Amsterdam
Attributes

Longitude and Latitude

Rhumbline Network

Scale

Compass Rose

Insets

Cartouche

Illustration

Inset Map

Features

Military Fort

Wild Animals

Mountain/Volcano

Jungle/Wooded Area

Shoal

Library Catalogue

Main Title
Molvccae insvlae celeberrimae
Barcode
B26056010I
Personal Author
Blaeu, Willem Janszoon, 1571-1638; Blaeu, Joan, 1596-1673; De Wit, Frederick, 1610-1698
Extent
1 scans.
Description
Map oriented with north to the right. Inset map: "Bachian I." Relief shown pictorially. Scale not determined.
Imprint
Amstelodami : I. Cóvens et C. Mortier excudit, [Between 1730 and 1778]
Date Published
1730-1778
BRN
200158973
Series Title
David Parry Southeast Asian Map Collection

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