Rare Antique Print-MAKASSAR-SULAWESI-INDONESIA-van der Aa-1725

Beschreibung

Antique print, titled: 'Macassar' - Makassar. This plate shows a man and woman from South Sulawesi, Indonesia in traditional costume. The man blows a dart and carries weapons, the woman feeds two babies at her breast. With houses in the background. Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Description: This plate originates from the very scarse: 'La Galerie Agreable du Monde (.). Tome premier des Indes Orientales.', published by P. van der Aa, Leyden, c. 1725. This famous work was published in 66 parts and is the biggest print / map book ever published. Van der Aa incorporated plates by other publishers such as Blaeu, Visscher, de Wit, Meurs, Montanus, Dapper, Halma, Mortier, Allard in this work and often added broad decorative borders. Probably the costliest and complete universal geographic work ever produced. It is said that only 100 copies were printed. Ref: Koeman Aa9; Phillips 2780 Rare. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Pieter van der Aa' after 'Allard-Meijer'. Pieter van der Aa (Leiden 1659-1733) was a Dutch publisher best known for preparing maps and atlases. Condition: Excellent, given age. Excellent. Margins cropped close to the image edge. Print attached to carrier. General age related toning and minimal staining from handling. Please study scan carefully. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Storage location: B38-28 The overall size is ca. 13.1 x 9.6 inch. The image size is ca. 10.9 x 8.7 inch. The overall size is ca. 33.3 x 24.5 cm. The image size is ca. 27.6 x 22 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 49096

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