Depot de la Marine
1888

Chart of the Natuna Archipelago of Indonesia in the South China Sea

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Carte de l'Archipel des Natunas ( Mer de Chine ) Reconnu en Mars et Avril 1831 Par le Capitaine de Fregate LAPLACE, commandant la Corvette de S.M. la Favorite

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Large antique French sea chart of the Natuna Island Archipelago located in the South China Sea about 300 miles northeast of Singapore. The Natuna Islands, off the northwest coast of Borneo are technically part of Indonesia although China has included them inside its nine-dash line, an area of the South China Sea within which it claims sovereignty to all the islands, atolls, and reefs. The claims of China are disputed by Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines and other countries.

With the route of the French corvette La Favorite during their exploration of the area in 1831. This edition of the chart dates to August 1888. Published by the Depot de la Marine, France's official Hydrographic Agency.

CREATOR: Depot de la Marine

PUBLICATION DATE: 1888

GEOGRAPHIC AREA: Indonesia

BODY OF WATER: South China Sea

CONDITION: Very Good.  On heavy wove paper. Good impression with ample margins. One light, small 2" stain in upper left.

COLORING: None

ENGRAVER: Caplin

SIZE: 23 " x 35 "

ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 0

PRICE: $

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