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Two rare old miniature copper-engravings one one leaf. One showing the first arrival of the first Dutch in Indonesia, the …
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Two rare old miniature copper-engravings one one leaf. One showing the first arrival of the first Dutch in Indonesia, the so-called 'Houtman expedition' and on the reverse Portugese welcoming them with gifts. The First Dutch Expedition to Indonesia was an expedition that took place from 1595 to 1597. It was instrumental in the opening up of the Indonesian spice trade to the merchants that eventually formed the Dutch East India Company, and marked the end of the Portuguese Empire’s dominance in the region.
from the Johan Isaac Pontanus & J. Hondius edition of 1614 - 'Historische beschrijvinghe der seer wijt beroemde coop-stadt Amsterdam'. creator: Anoniem / Anonymous(engraver / etcher), Lodewijcksz, Willem(copied after) period: 1614 material: paper technique: engraving measurements sheet: 9.5 x 7 inch ( 24 x 18 cm) measurement map: 5.3 x 3.3 inch ( 13,5 x 8.5 cm ) - the engraving of the Portugese is almost an inch bigger The condition of the engravings itself is very good, Dutch text accompanying the engravings. The area around the engravings has (water) damage, brown spots and borders of the leaf are scuffy. Study the image of the larger leaf carefully.
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- Dimensions
- 9.45ʺW × 7.09ʺH
- Period
- 17th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. The area around … moreVery Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. The area around the engravings has water damage, Brown spots, Borders of the leaf are scuffy less
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