BILLE EAST ASIATIC CO. 391/2x24 inches. Papirvarefabrik, Copenhagen. Condition A-: expertly restored losses and repaired tears in margins. A graphic depiction of four ships fanning out across the sea, each on a course to one of the East Asiatic Co.'s various destinations. Established in 1897, the Danish company initially serviced Europe and a number of Asian countries, offering passenger service, as well as trade in rice, timber, oilseed and spices. Today, they no longer offer passenger service but remain an influential presence in the trade market, with routes that have expanded to include South America.
