A map of the East-Indies and the adjacent countries : with the settlements, factories and territories, explaining what belongs to England, Spain, France, Holland, Denmark, Portugal & c.

Antique Maps of China

A map of the East-Indies and the adjacent countries : with the settlements, factories and territories, explaining what belongs to England, Spain, France, Holland, Denmark, Portugal & c.

with many remarks not extant in any other map by H. Moll

MAP Sold by H. Moll and John King, 1720

1 map : hand col. ; 62 x 102 cm

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This large-scale map details the early development of the English East India Company. It extends from the Malabar Coast of India to southwestern Japan. Five insets on the left show a plan of Bantam (the most important Javanese port for the spice trade with Europe until its harbor silted up in the late 18th century); prospects of the ports of Goa and Surat; a plan of Batavia (Jakarta); and of the Fort of St. George and the city of Madras. The East India Company's coat of arms appears above the dedication to the far right. Moll also provided many informative and often amusing annotations across the map.

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Collection Antique Maps of China Map makers Moll, Herman, d. 1732 Geographic region Southeast Asia South Asia East Asia Note Scale not given Hand colored Relief shown pictorially "To ye Directors of ye Hon. United East-India Company. This map is most humbly dedicated ..." Includes 5 insets: A plan of ye city of Bantam -- A prospect of the city of Goa -- A prospect of the city of Surat -- A plan of Fort St. George and the city of Madras -- A plan of the city of Batavia Includes historical notes Call number G8000 1720 .M65 DOI 10.14711/spcol/b536717

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A map of the East-Indies and the adjacent countries : with the settlements, factories and territories, explaining what belongs to England, Spain, France, Holland, Denmark, Portugal & c.

with many remarks not extant in any other map by H. Moll

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