Description
Antique map Java by Tombe titled ‘Carte de l’Isle de Java et des Détroits de la Sonde de Madure et Baly / dresée par Mr. Tombe, Chef de Batallion, Officier Supérieur d’Etat Major; gravé par Amb. Tardieu’.
Rare French black and white sea chart of the Island of Java, by Charles Francois Tombe, published in Paris in 1811.
Year: 1811 – Paris
Condition: Very good
Technique: Copperplate engraving.
Purchase Code: M2317
29.000.000 IDR
1.800,00 Euro
2.050,00 USD
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