This very large finely engraved and highly detailed sea chart map of the west coast of Sumatra - with inset maps of 5 different harbour points - was engraved in 1837 - the date is engraved in the title - and was published by The French Admiralty - Depot General de la Marine.  was engraved in 1842 - the date is engraved in the title - and was published by The French Admiralty - Depot General de la Marine. At the time of publication Baron Duperre was head of the French Admiralty.
The Depot General de la Marine was the highly regarded cartography arm of the French Admiralty formed in 1720. (Ref: M&B; Tooley)

General Description:
Paper thickness and quality: - Heavy & stable
Paper color: - White
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Paper size: - 38in x 26 1/2in (330mm x 255mm)
Margins: - Min 1/2in (12mm)

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