Antique Map of the Expedition of Govert Knol by Van Schley, 1765

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Antique map titled 'Plan de l' expédition de Mr. le Commiss. re Govert Knol, forti de Soerabaja, pour aller recévoir … Read more Antique map titled 'Plan de l' expédition de Mr. le Commiss. re Govert Knol, forti de Soerabaja, pour aller recévoir Pangerang Depati Anom. / Aftékening der Expeditie van de H. r Commiss. is Govert Knol , uyt Soerabaya , tot afhaalinge van Pangerang Depati Anom'. Map showing the expedition of Commissioner Govert Knol from Surabaya to Pangerang, Indonesia. This map originates from 'Historische beschryving der reizen (\.)' published 1765. Artists and Engravers: Jakob van der Schley (Amsterdam 1715-1779) was a Dutch draughtsman and engraver. He studied under Bernard Picart and became heavily influenced by his style. Condition: Very good, please study image carefully. Date: 1765 Overall size: 36 x 27.5 cm. Image size: 29.2 x 20.2 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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