1603 – B. Langenes – Maldivae Insulae

Title:                      “Maldivae Insulae“

Description:

Detailed and decorative map of the Maldives and part of Ceylon by Barent Langenes. This is one of the earliest obtainable maps of the Maldives.

The map engraved by Jodocus Hondius, text by Petrus Bertius and published by Claesz in a Latin edition pocket atlas “Tabularum Geographicarum, Contractarum Libri Quatuor”, Amsterdam, 1603.

Cartographer:     Barent Langenes (1546 – 1610)
Sheet size:             16,9 x 11,8 cm
Year:                       1603
Technique:           copper engraving
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Condition:
Good condition. Small restoration on left lower corner (does not effect the image).

This is an original antique map published in 1603 and NOT a modern copy or reprint

On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity