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 24 Mar 2013 Rare Maps
A map of India, showing Malabar, Madura and Cormeddel
Copperplate 18th Century
From: A collection of voyages and travels, some now first printed from original manuscripts, others now first published in English.
By: Awnsham Churchill, John Churchill, John Locke and John Nieuhoff
Published:... Read More
 28 Jun 2012 Rare Maps
A LARGE MAP OF THE WORLD, RAJASTHAN, CIRCA 1810
Ink and watercolour on paper, backed onto cloth
58.8 by 102.3cm. (23 1/8 by 401?4in.)

Source: www.sothebys.com Read More
 28 Jun 2012 Rare Maps
Islamic map of the world - 18th Century.

The north is at the bottom, with the west to the right surrounded by unknown seas. The Indian Ocean, with the Red Sea, is on the left, with China, India and Iran in boxes to the right. The other sea shown is the Mediterranean next to which is a black squa... Read More
 19 Jan 2010 Rare Maps
BOMBAY 1753.
Extremely rare collector's map that was published only in the secret atlas of the Dutch East India Company, for internal use. Hardy ever in the market. No doubt the very best and most detailed early chart of the third largest city in the world.
Copper engraving. Printed in Amsterdam. Read More