Indonesia, Moluccas, Ambon Valentijn / Ottens, 1724, Laala by Compagnies Sagoe-Bosch / Loehoe en de Fortres Overburg / het dorp Saway

Large copper engraving, engraved by F. Ottens, with three panoramic views from the sea of places on the island of Ambon, Moluccas, Indonesia. The engraving shows views of Laala on the peninsula Hoamoal, Fort Overburg near Luhu, and the village Saway. These places are all on the Indonesian island Ambon.

The views show the various towns and forests as seen from the ocean. Each view shows multiple European and local ships, alongside numerous buildings and high, imposing mountains.

Published in the book by F. Valentijn: ´Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indien, containing an accurate and extensive treatise of Dutch power in those regions, (...). Second part, description of Amboina, (...), [incl.] Ambon affairs. Dordrecht, etc. J. van Braam and G. onder de Linden, 1724.´

Francois Valentijn was a prominent historian of the Dutch East India Company. He travelled to the East Indies twice and served as a Calvinist minister on Ambon between 1686 and 1694. In preparing this monumental work, he was given privileged access to the previously secret archives of the Dutch East India Company, which contained transcripts and copies of important earlier Dutch documents. travels.

Excellent condition. Folds as published.

Image 29.5x37.5cm, sheet 33x38.5cm