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Antique Chart of the Straits of Makassar, Indonesia with Borneo and Celebes-1820

$2,632.61
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£1,966.29
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€2,200
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CA$3,626.91
CA$4,533.6320% Off
A$3,952.69
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NOK 26,499.36
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SEK 24,363.55
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About the Item

Description: Antique map titled 'A New Chart of the Straits of Macassar with various additions improvements by J.W. Norie'. Rare and beautifully engraved chart of the Straits of Makassar showing Eastern Borneo and Celebes coast lines. With various smaller inset maps including a plan of the shoals off ragged and shoal points in Borneo, the Bay of Bonthain and the Straits of Salayr. Artists and Engravers: John William Norie (1772-1843), acquired the chart publishing business of William Heather after he died in 1812. He went into partnership with George Wilson (1753-1831). Norie became a prolific hydrographer, chart publisher and author of navigation textbooks and pilots (sailing directions). The first catalogue of "J.W. Norie Co. (Successors to the late William Heather) Chartsellers to the Admiralty, and the Honourable East India Company" lists 143 charts, of which 27 cover Eastern Navigation. Cape of Good Hope, Isle of France, Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal, East Indies, China, New Holland &c." These include (as no. 132) The Straits of Malacca and Sincapore (sic) with separate Plans of Cornwallis Roads at Prince of Wales's Island, Bass Harbour, and the Straits of Sincapore, priced at 7s 6d. Condition: Good, general age-related toning and some foxing. Minor wear and small defects. Blank verso, please study image carefully.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37.8 in (96 cm)Width: 25.99 in (66 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1820
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BGJC-362 1stDibs: LU3054326498512

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