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A handsome map of South East Asia, showing the mythical Lake Chiang Mai, the north coast of Australia and the slightly thinned view of India. Title cartouche at top right flanked by four jesting Asian men. De Wit's decorative maps illustrate Dutch cartographic endeavours at their very best. Copper engraving. Original colour. Two wormholes. Some offsetting. Expert repair to lower margin at centrefold. Very good condition. Size: 56.5 x 45.5 cm.