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Fine Art. Antique Prints, Maps and Drawings / 13-09-2025, 18:00 CET

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This finely executed Dutch sea chart shows the southeastern coast of Madagascar, including the Bay of St. Augustine (Baai van S. Augustyn) and the fortified settlement of Fort Dauphin (Tolanaro). The map is composed with radiating rhumb lines, compass roses, coastal profiles, and place names of key ports and anchorages, all designed to aid navigators approaching this vital region for the Dutch East India Company (VOC). The engraving was based on surveys attributed to J. van Braam and Gerard onder de Linden, notable for their cartographic contributions to VOC navigation and hydrography. The chart is an example of the VOC's advanced maritime knowledge in the 18th century, reflecting both practical utility and decorative elegance. Artist or Maker:J. van Braam &amp; Gerard onder de Linden Dimensions:34 x 41 cm Medium:Copperplate Engraving Date:c.1750s Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

J. van Braam & Gerard onder de Linden – Map of USA - Nautical Chart of the Bay of St. Augustine and Fort Dauphin – Copperplate Engraving – c.1750s

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This detailed woodcut presents a comprehensive map titled "Das gang Franckreich so zu zeiten Nardbonenfis, Lugdunenfis, Belgica und Celticaist genennet worden." (All of France, as it was formerly named Narbonensis, Lugdunensis, Belgica and Celtica.). The map intricately delineates the geography of France, showcasing its rivers, mountains (Pyrenees, Alps), numerous cities, and historical regions that correspond to ancient Roman administrative divisions. It also includes portions of neighboring countries such as England, Germany, Italy, and Spain. This print reflects the meticulous cartographic efforts of the 16th century, capturing the geographical and political landscape of France and its historical context as understood in the early modern period. Sebastian Münster was a pioneering German cartographer, cosmographer, and Hebrew scholar. He is most renowned for his monumental Cosmographia (first published in 1544), which was one of the earliest German-language descriptions of the world. This hugely popular and influential atlas-chronicle included hundreds of woodcut maps, city views, and illustrations, covering a wide array of geographical, historical, and cultural subjects. Münster's efforts significantly contributed to the spread of knowledge during the Renaissance, making his Cosmographia a landmark achievement in publishing history. Artist or Maker: Sebastian Münster&nbsp; Dimensions: Approximately 30 cm x 40 cm Medium: Woodcut Date: Circa 1544-1628 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Sebastian Munster (1488–1552) – Map of France with its Roman-era Divisions / Das gang Franckreich so zu zeiten Nardbonenfis, Lugdunenfis, Belgica und Celticaist genennet worden  - Woodcut