Leiden: Van der Aa, Pierre, 1730. Map. Engraving. Image measures 10.5" x 6.25". Rare map of the Island of Java. Beautiful dark impression. Oriented to the West. Includes Bali and part of Sumatra. Pieter van der Aa (1659-1733) was a Dutch publisher, editor and bookseller based in Leiden, Netherlands. He started his own publishing and auction house at the age of 21 and went on to produce thousands of maps. Van der Aa is credited to pioneering a separate artwork..... More
Leiden: Van der Aa, Pierre, 1720. Map. Original engraving. Image measures 7 5/8" x 6 1/4" This 18th century nautical map depicts the Gulf of Campay, or the modern-day Gulf of Khambhat, on the western coast of India. The map is beautifully engraved, showing mountains, rivers, cities and settlements, sandbars, and depths by soundings. Illustrated with both Dutch and Mughal ships, and embellished with a beautiful title cartouche and compass rose. First published in Leiden around 1713-1725, the map reflects..... More
Leiden: Van der Aa, Pierre, 1729. Map. Original uncolored engravings. Published in Leiden, 1729. Image measures 11 1/4" x 14". Finely engraved map of Mexico and Central America. Beautifully detailed, the map labels regions, towns, rivers, lakes, and coastal features. Mountains are depicted pictorially. Includes parts of Florida and Cuba. Features an elaborate title cartouche in the lower left corner. A dark and crisp impression. In very good condition, with very minor damp stains to top margin, not affecting the..... More
Leiden: Van der Aa, Pierre, 1713. Map. Engraving with full hand coloring. Image measures 11 1/4" x 14 1/4". Finely engraved map of Mexico and Central America extending from Tampico to Panama City. The map depicts regions, towns, churches, rivers, lakes, and coastal features in impressive detail. Mountains, volcanoes, and forests are depicted pictorially. Mexico City is depicted on the northern bank of Lake Texcoco. Includes part of western Cuba. In very good condition with minor damp-staining to upper margin..... More
Dear Argosy, the book has already arrived well in (old) Amsterdam! It's indeed a very nice piece. Many thanks & best regards to New York.
Just a note to let you know that my book order was received and I was very pleased with both the merchandise and the well-packaged and quick delivery of it. It was a pleasure doing business with you, and hopefully, I will be back again soon!