A Chart of the Seas between the Straits of Banca and Pt. Timon - Herbert 1758 This map tells the story

This map tells the story of the transition from the decorative "Golden Age" of Dutch mapmaking to the more rigorous

which aimed to document the geography and cultures of the Pacific and Southeast Asia

The main map provides a meticulous overview of the North Island and South Island

Technique: Copperplate engraving with professional hand-colouring

and district boundaries

A Chart of the Seas between the Straits of Banca and Pt. Timon - Herbert 1758 This map tells the storyA Chart of the Seas between the Straits of Banca and Pt. Timon Drawn Published by: William Herbert Location: London Year: 1758 From: A New Directory for the East Indies Condition: Original hand coloured copper engraving; professionally matted. A Rare 18th Century British Marine Chart This significant 1758 sea chart by William Herbert is a prime example of mid Georgian hydrography. Published specifically for the East India trade, it covers the critical