East India Archipelago. Eastern Passages to China and Japan. Chart No. 1
London, James Imray and Son, 1881/ 1863.
A very large engraved chart in two sheets (combined size approximately 1040 × 1285 mm), with minimal hand-colouring, mounted together on the original blue backing paper, with the publisher's title-label on the verso.
Head and foot slightly cropped, with slight loss to the text outside the border; some marginal chips and tears (with two that extend slightly into the printed surface now expertly sealed); short left-hand portion of the top margin a little waterstained (not affecting the printed surface); a few trifling spots of foxing and some unobtrusive creases; overall, in very good condition.
A very large and detailed blueback chart of the Java Sea, including the eastern half of the Indonesian archipelago and the southern coasts of Borneo and Sulawesi. It includes twelve inset charts: the Baly [Bali] Strait; Sapie Bay; Labuan Tring Bay; Tafel Hoek; Segoro Wedie Bay; Beliling and Sangsit Roads; Bunkolan and Lirang Roads; Koeboe Road; Amok Bay and Padang Cove; Tiulik Road; Oedyon Road; and Macassar. Lighthouses are highlighted with small spots of red and yellow colouring. The publisher's inkstamp (dated 1882) appears below the title. The title-label on the verso reads 'Chart No. 171. Eastern Passages to China & Japan, (in Nine Charts. Chart No 1.) Price, 7s. 6d.'.
Item #143682
Price (AUD):
$500.00