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Map of the province of Tra Vinh (Trà Vinh in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam) situated between the mouths of the Sông Cổ Chiên and Bassac rivers. The city of Tra Vinh is towards the north, surrounded by fields, villages, rivers and roads.

Map of the district of Longxuyen (Long Xuyên in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam). The city of Long Xuyên is on the southern bank of the Bassac River (labelled ‘Fleuve Postérieur’ and ‘Fleuve Antérieur’), surrounded by rivers, wetlands, fields and villages.

Map of the province of Vinh Long (Vĩnh Long in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam) on the southern bank of the Cổ Chiên River. The city of Vinh Long is on the river, surrounded by rivers, roads, fields and villages.

A late 19th century map depicting a route from Hanoi to That-Khe via Lang-Son (in northern Vietnam, near the border with China at Kouang-Si (Guangxi)). Two inset maps feature plans of military forts, villages, rivers and fields along the route.

Map of the district of Gocong (Gò Công, Vietnam), near the mouth of the Mekong River. The town of Gocong is in the centre, surrounded by rivers, canals, fields and villages.

This map shows the empires and kingdoms of Southeast Asia. Its decorative cartouche features drawings of plants, a camel, a vase, and the heads of children blowing to represent wind. An inset shows tall buildings, possibly Asian temples.

This map shows the empires and kingdoms of Southeast Asia. Its decorative cartouche features drawings of plants, a camel, a vase, and the heads of children blowing to represent wind. An inset shows tall buildings, possibly Asian temples.

Amongst the mountains and jungles of mid-18th century Bali, this map shows three royal palaces, walled encampments, and seven Buddhist temples (or ‘stupa’) on the east coast. Inset illustrations depict a palace and a temple in detail.

This mid-18th century plan of the city of Malaca (Malacca/Melaka) focuses on the military fort (‘A Famosa [The Famous]’), but also includes two churches, a mosque and a Chinese temple. Two markets are also marked, as is the entrance to the port.

This mid-18th century plan of the city of Malaca (Malacca/Melaka) focuses on the military fort (‘A Famosa [The Famous]’), but also includes two churches, a mosque and a Chinese temple. Two markets are also marked, as is the entrance to the port.

This mid-18th century plan of the city of Malaca (Malacca/Melaka) focuses on the military fort (‘A Famosa [The Famous]’), but also includes two churches, a mosque and a Chinese temple. Two markets are also marked, as is the entrance to the port.

Map of the Meinam (Chao Phraya) river from the city of Judia (Ayutthaya) to its mouth near Bangkok. Features temples, villages, a Bishop's Palace, a fort at Bangkok, and a ‘Champ des Eléphans [Elephant Field]’. The text is in French and Dutch.