Singapore & Indochinese Peninsula

A historically important map of Southeast Asia, extending from the southern part of the Indochinese Peninsula through Malaya, to the northern coastline of Java and the eastern part of Borneo. Originally published in the year 1687, the map is filled with information including extensive soundings along coastlines and historical notations.

The cartographic detail on the map is groundbreaking, especially with respect to southern Siam. Its depiction of the region was by far the most accurate made to date, and would remain so for over a century thereafter. It is the result of France’s first embassy to Southeast Asia in 1685, which was led by the Chevalier de Chaumont in the company of six Jesuit fathers. The route of their embassy is noted on the map.

We also offer the authentic map on our Indies Gallery website, view it by CLICKING HERE