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Sea Charts, Asia
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4,500 - 7,500 USD
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Description
A fine group of 11 maps of Asia by Coronelli and Van Keulen. The Van Keulens are from part VI of his Zee-Fakel (Amsterdam, 1753) which was entirely devoted to navigation in Asian waters "where the Dutch held a prominent and envied position; this required a certain secrecy in matters of charts and sailing instructions for the Dutch pilots" [Koeman IV, p. 364].
Coronelli, Vincenzo. Asia Divisa nelle sue Parti secondo lo stato presente. Venice, [1696]. Engraved map (27 3/8 x 19 1/2 in.; 695 x 495 mm); crease in upper right corner, tipped on to a board, a few minor spots and soil marks. Early state of the left sheet of a two-sheet map, prior to text added in each cartouche but with title and cartographer's name given.
Van Keulen, Joannes. Het Rif van I[lha] de Prata. Engraved map (12 3/4 x 15 7/8 in.; 324 x 404 mm), contemporary handcoloring in outline; light soiling.
Van Keulen, Joannes. Het Inkomen van de Haven van Aimoey van Rio Chinchew ... onder Quemoey. Engraved map (24 1/8 x 15 1/8 in.; 613 x 384 mm), contemporary handcoloring; marginal soiling.
Van Keulen, Joannes. De Eylanden van Pehou. Amsterdam, [1753]. Engraved map (15 1/8 x 24 in.; 384 x 610 mm), contemporary handcoloring.
Van Keulen, Joannes. Paskaart van de Baay van Padaran. [With:] Kaart van Pulo Condor of het Eiland Condor. Amsterdam, [1753] 2 engraved maps on one sheet (24 1/8 x 15 5/8 in.; 613 x 397 mm), contemporary handcoloring.
Van Keulen, Joannes. Het Eyland Anzuani anders genaamt Anjoanna. [With:] Het Eyland Mayota. 2 engraved maps on one sheet (24 x 15 in.; 610 x 380 mm), contemporary handcoloring; marginal dampstain.
Van Keulen, Joannes. Het Eylandt Moelali. [With:] De Eylanden Cosmoledo. 2 engraved maps on one sheet (24 x 15 in.; 610 x 380 mm), contemporary handcoloring; small marginal dampstain.
Van Keulen, Joannes. Paskaart van de Eylanden Cheuxan. Engraved map (24 x 30 1/4 in.; 610 x 770 mm), contemporary handcoloring; minor marginal fraying.
Van Keulen, Joannes. Paskaart strekkende van Dofar, langs de Kusten van Arabien, Persien Guzuratte en Decam. Amsterdam, [1753]. Double-page engraved map (24 x 30 in.; 610 x 762 mm), contemporary handcoloring; light spotting.
Van Keulen, Joannes. Caarte van het inkomen van de Roode Zee. Amsterdam, [1753]. Double-page engraved map (24 x 30 in.; 610 x 762 mm), contemporary handcoloring; marginal soiling.
Van Keulen, Joannes. Afteekening van de Persische Golf. Amsterdam, [1753]. Double-page engraved map (24 x 30 in.; 610 x 762 mm), contemporary handcoloring.
Coronelli, Vincenzo. Asia Divisa nelle sue Parti secondo lo stato presente. Venice, [1696]. Engraved map (27 3/8 x 19 1/2 in.; 695 x 495 mm); crease in upper right corner, tipped on to a board, a few minor spots and soil marks. Early state of the left sheet of a two-sheet map, prior to text added in each cartouche but with title and cartographer's name given.
Van Keulen, Joannes. Het Rif van I[lha] de Prata. Engraved map (12 3/4 x 15 7/8 in.; 324 x 404 mm), contemporary handcoloring in outline; light soiling.
Van Keulen, Joannes. Het Inkomen van de Haven van Aimoey van Rio Chinchew ... onder Quemoey. Engraved map (24 1/8 x 15 1/8 in.; 613 x 384 mm), contemporary handcoloring; marginal soiling.
Van Keulen, Joannes. De Eylanden van Pehou. Amsterdam, [1753]. Engraved map (15 1/8 x 24 in.; 384 x 610 mm), contemporary handcoloring.
Van Keulen, Joannes. Paskaart van de Baay van Padaran. [With:] Kaart van Pulo Condor of het Eiland Condor. Amsterdam, [1753] 2 engraved maps on one sheet (24 1/8 x 15 5/8 in.; 613 x 397 mm), contemporary handcoloring.
Van Keulen, Joannes. Het Eyland Anzuani anders genaamt Anjoanna. [With:] Het Eyland Mayota. 2 engraved maps on one sheet (24 x 15 in.; 610 x 380 mm), contemporary handcoloring; marginal dampstain.
Van Keulen, Joannes. Het Eylandt Moelali. [With:] De Eylanden Cosmoledo. 2 engraved maps on one sheet (24 x 15 in.; 610 x 380 mm), contemporary handcoloring; small marginal dampstain.
Van Keulen, Joannes. Paskaart van de Eylanden Cheuxan. Engraved map (24 x 30 1/4 in.; 610 x 770 mm), contemporary handcoloring; minor marginal fraying.
Van Keulen, Joannes. Paskaart strekkende van Dofar, langs de Kusten van Arabien, Persien Guzuratte en Decam. Amsterdam, [1753]. Double-page engraved map (24 x 30 in.; 610 x 762 mm), contemporary handcoloring; light spotting.
Van Keulen, Joannes. Caarte van het inkomen van de Roode Zee. Amsterdam, [1753]. Double-page engraved map (24 x 30 in.; 610 x 762 mm), contemporary handcoloring; marginal soiling.
Van Keulen, Joannes. Afteekening van de Persische Golf. Amsterdam, [1753]. Double-page engraved map (24 x 30 in.; 610 x 762 mm), contemporary handcoloring.
Condition
A fine group of 11 maps of Asia by Coronelli and Van Keulen. The Van Keulens are from part VI of his Zee-Fakel (Amsterdam, 1753) which was entirely devoted to navigation in Asian waters "where the Dutch held a prominent and envied position; this required a certain secrecy in matters of charts and sailing instructions for the Dutch pilots" [Koeman IV, p. 364].
Coronelli, Vincenzo. Asia Divisa nelle sue Parti secondo lo stato presente. Venice, [1696]. Engraved map (27 3/8 x 19 1/2 in.; 695 x 495 mm); crease in upper right corner, tipped on to a board, a few minor spots and soil marks. Early state of the left sheet of a two-sheet map, prior to text added in each cartouche but with title and cartographer's name given.
Van Keulen, Joannes. Het Rif van I[lha] de Prata. Engraved map (12 3/4 x 15 7/8 in.; 324 x 404 mm), contemporary handcoloring in outline; light soiling.
Van Keulen, Joannes. Het Inkomen van de Haven van Aimoey van Rio Chinchew ... onder Quemoey. Engraved map (24 1/8 x 15 1/8 in.; 613 x 384 mm), contemporary handcoloring; marginal soiling.
Van Keulen, Joannes. De Eylanden van Pehou. Amsterdam, [1753]. Engraved map (15 1/8 x 24 in.; 384 x 610 mm), contemporary handcoloring.
Van Keulen, Joannes. Paskaart van de Baay van Padaran. [With:] Kaart van Pulo Condor of het Eiland Condor. Amsterdam, [1753] 2 engraved maps on one sheet (24 1/8 x 15 5/8 in.; 613 x 397 mm), contemporary handcoloring.
Van Keulen, Joannes. Het Eyland Anzuani anders genaamt Anjoanna. [With:] Het Eyland Mayota. 2 engraved maps on one sheet (24 x 15 in.; 610 x 380 mm), contemporary handcoloring; marginal dampstain.
Van Keulen, Joannes. Het Eylandt Moelali. [With:] De Eylanden Cosmoledo. 2 engraved maps on one sheet (24 x 15 in.; 610 x 380 mm), contemporary handcoloring; small marginal dampstain.
Van Keulen, Joannes.Paskaart van de Eylanden Cheuxan. Engraved map (24 x 30 1/4 in.; 610 x 770 mm), contemporary handcoloring; minor marginal fraying.
Van Keulen, Joannes. Paskaart strekkende van Dofar, langs de Kusten van Arabien, Persien Guzuratte en Decam. Amsterdam, [1753]. Double-page engraved map (24 x 30 in.; 610 x 762 mm), contemporary handcoloring; light spotting.
Van Keulen, Joannes. Caarte van het inkomen van de Roode Zee. Amsterdam, [1753]. Double-page engraved map (24 x 30 in.; 610 x 762 mm), contemporary handcoloring; marginal soiling.
Van Keulen, Joannes. Afteekening van de Persische Golf. Amsterdam, [1753]. Double-page engraved map (24 x 30 in.; 610 x 762 mm), contemporary handcoloring.
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.