Antique map of China Sea, East India Archipelago, 1821

Antique map of China Sea, East India Archipelago, 1821John William Norie (1772 1843) was a renowned English hydrographer, cartographer, and publisher. He was a prolific figure in the field of maritime navigation and chart making during the 19th century. Norie was known for producing high quality sea charts and navigational guides, which were widely used by sailors and mariners of his time. "A New Chart of the China Sea, and East India Archipelago, Comprehending the Sunda Molucca & Phillippine Islands in

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