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Archipel des Indes Orientales qui comprend les Isles de la Sonde Moluques et Philipines, tirees des cartes du Neptune Oriental
Archipel des Indes Orientales qui comprend les Isles de la Sonde Moluques et Philipines, tirees des cartes du Neptune Oriental

Archipel des Indes Orientales qui comprend les Isles de la Sonde Moluques et Philipines, tirees des cartes du Neptune Oriental

Cartographer (French, 1723 - 1786)
Date1750
Object number00039674
NameMap
MediumInk on paper
Dimensions560 x 765 mm
ClassificationsMaps, charts and plans
Credit LineANMM Collection
SignificanceThe map is significant as part of a group of maps of SE Asia showing the changing geographic knowledge and exploitation of the region by European nations. The map is also indicative a new survey and cartography technologies emerging in the 18th century - technologies which are linked to the beginnings of national hydrographic departments.