World Map (Map Monde) - Chatelain c. 1705-1720 as well as telegraph lines

as well as telegraph lines

and a separate "Nota" cartouche in the lower left explaining local linguistic terms like Tanjong (Point/Cape) and Pulo (Island)

This 1900 share certificate is a fascinating non-cartographic artifact from the Straits Settlements era

It is a vital record of the era when British maritime supremacy was being established in the waters of the East Indies

World Map (Map Monde) - Chatelain c. 1705-1720 as well as telegraph linesMapmonde ou Description Gnrale du Globe Terrestre Drawn by: Henri Abraham Chatelain (16841743) Published in: Amsterdam Year: c. 17051720 From: Atlas Historique (published by L'Honor & Chatelain) Condition: Fine copperplate engraving with vibrant hand colouring; professionally matted. A Masterpiece of the Dutch Golden Age This spectacular double hemisphere world map is a landmark of historical geography from the seminal seven volume Atlas Historique.