Antique Map of the Western Sumatra, Indonesia, 1825

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Antique map titled 'Partie de l'Ile de Sumatra'. Chart showing the western part of Sumatra. Originates from 'Atlas Universel' by … Read more Antique map titled 'Partie de l'Ile de Sumatra'. Chart showing the western part of Sumatra. Originates from 'Atlas Universel' by P.M. Vandermaelen. Artists and Engravers: Philippe Marie Vandermaelen (1795-1869) was a Belgian cartographer and geographer known for his pioneering use of technology and his leadership in establishing the important 'Establissement geographique de Bruxelles'. Condition: Good, repair on one of the lines. Some tears outside image border, please study image carefully. Date: circa 1825 Overall size: 67 x 53.5 cm. Image size: 57 x 47 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. See less