Description: Title of the map:"LES INDES ORIENTALES, où sont distingués les Empires et Royaumes qu'elles contiennent, tirées du Neptune Oriental Par LE S. ROBERT Geographe ordinaire du Roy Avec Privilege 1751" Large antique copper engraved map of India and Southeast Asia, by Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (1688-1766). The map extends across all of India and down to the equator and across Tibet, all of mainland Southeast Asia, northern Sumatra, and parts of southern China including Hainan Island. Much detail is given, including interior rivers, hills, and mountains, as well as coastal seaports and numerous small islands.Among remarkable features of the map are the appearance of the Gobi Desert (“Cobi où Désert de Sable”) and the spelling of Hyderabad as Eiderabat, as well as a large region north of Delhi and Etat du Mogol (the Mughal State) prominently designated Anonkek. The map is engraved by Guill. Delahaye and embellished with a nice cartouche. Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (1688-1766) also known as Le Sieur or Monsieur Robert, and his son, Didier Robert de Vaugondy (1723-1786), were the leaders in the cartography on France during the 18th century.In 1757, Gilles and Didier Robert de Vaugondy published "The Atlas Universel", one of the most important atlases of the 18th century. To produce the atlas, the Vaugondy's integrated older sources with more modern surveyed maps.In 1760, Didier Robert de Vaugondy was appointed geographer of the king Louis XV.Gilles often signed maps as "Robert, while Didier commonly signed his maps as "Robert de Vaugondy", or added "fils" or "filio" after his name. The Robert de Vaugondy family were descended from the Nicolas Sanson family. Condition: very good condition, handed colored, on strong paper Edition: XVIIIe century, from "Atlas Universel", dated 1751, Paris Size with margins: 65 x 51,2 cm / 25,5 x 20 inches If you buy more than one item, you have to pay just one only shipping cost. We will send your item by Registered and Insured Airmail or by DHL with covering insurance. Customs may be charged on international shipments. All customs charges are the responsiblity of the buyer and are not included in the selling price.A Certification of Authenticity can be issued on request.View our Feedback View our Other Items For SaleWE DON'T SELL LASER AND COPIES MAPS, ALL WE SELL IS ORIGINAL AND ANTIQUE. Due to the age an type of paper, some imperfections are to be expected. Please examine the images provided carefully, and if you have any questions please ask and we will be happy to help you.
Price: 400 USD
Location: Paris
End Time: 2025-01-21T17:49:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 35 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Date Range: 1700-1799
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
Year: 1751
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Country/Region: Cambodia, India, Nepal, Siam, Singapore, Thailand, Tibet, Vietnam
