TheMapTree is privileged to offer a remarkable cartographic rarity — the 1740 French map "Map of the Coasts of Persia, Gujarat, and Malabar," depicting the enchanting archipelago of the Lakshadweep Islands. This venerable map, at 282 years of age, is not only a navigational piece but a historical treasure that chronicles the Eastern Ocean as perceived through the eyes of 18th-century French cartographers.
The map’s exquisite detail captures the nautical contours and coastal nuances of the Lakshadweep Islands, set against the backdrop of the broader seascapes of Persia, Gujarat, and Malabar. It offers a unique glimpse into the French maritime interests in the Indian Ocean during a time of fervent exploration and colonial expansion.
Crafted with the precision and artistry emblematic of the era's finest cartographic works, this map is an heirloom of an age when maps were as much works of art as functional tools. The delicate renderings of the Lakshadweep archipelago, juxtaposed with the vastness of the Eastern Ocean, are a testament to the ambitious spirit of the Age of Discovery.
For collectors, historians, and maritime enthusiasts, this map is a portal to the past, an artifact that has traversed time to tell a tale of exploration, conquest, and the quest for knowledge. It beckons to those who value the blend of historical significance and aesthetic beauty.
We invite discerning collectors to possess this piece of the cartographic legacy, a chronicle of the oceans that have for centuries united and divided civilizations.