Frederick de Wit

LO 1388

Indian Ocean, chart

"Occidentalior Tractus Indiarum Orientalium"

Chart of the northwestern Indian Ocean with the eastern coast of Africa (with Madagascar), the Arabian Peninsla, and the western coast of India, orientated to the east. With a decorative cartouche at the lower part.

Orig. coloured copper engraving by Frederick de Wit, from 'Orbis Maritimus ofter Zee Atlas', Amsterdam c1675, 44 x 53 cm.

Perfect impression, colours and condition.

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Some details of the map:

Frederick de Wit (1610 – 1698). Cartographer and publisher in Amsterdam. Founded his firm 1648. Published world atlases from about 1670. He was succeeded by his son and grandson (both with the same name). Later on the company passed to Covens & Mortier.

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