Antique Handcolored Plan of Cochin, India, 1744

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Antique map titled 'the city of cochin (\.).' plan of cochin, malabar coast, india, during the attack by admiral van … Read more Antique map titled 'the city of cochin (\.).' plan of cochin, malabar coast, india, during the attack by admiral van goens in 1663. This map was published in 'the true and exact of the most celebrated east - india coast of malabar and choromandel as also of the island of ceylon' by philip baldeaus (first published in 1672); part of churchill's 'a collection of voyages and travels, some now first printed from original manuscripts others now first printed in english', printed in 1744 for henry lintot and john osborn. This map originates from churchill's 'a collection of voyages and travels, some now first printed from original manuscripts others now first printed in english', printed in 1744 for henry lintot and john osborn.

artists and engravers: made by 'philip baldaeus' after an anonymous artist. Condition: good, given age. Some staining in the margins. A few minor spots. Original folds as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully. Date: 1744 overall size: 41 x 34.4 cm. Image size: 36.2 x 27 cm. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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