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Antique Map of St. Jago, St Mayo and Praya Harbour, Mauritania, Africa, c.1750
€220
$245 · £185
Original print, not a reproduction.
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- Date
- 1750
- Sheet size
- 7.9 × 9.8 in (20 × 25 cm)
- Condition
- Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully.
- Collection
- Harbours & ports
- Era
- 1700 to 1789, Age of discovery
- Stock no.
- f_27771182
Antique map Africa titled 'Gezigt van 't Eiland St. Jago en de Stad St. Jago of Ribeyro Grande, Haven van Praya in 't Eiland St. Jago'. To the left, two views of the island and city of St. Jago. To the right, the harbour of Praya, St. Jago, Mauritania. Artists and Engravers: Jakob van der Schley (1715-1779) was a Dutch draughtsman and engraver, who studied under Bernard Picart.
Artist: Jakob van der Schley (1715-1779) was a Dutch draughtsman and engraver, who studied under Bernard Picart.
Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully.
Date: c.1750
Overall size: 25 x 20 cm.
Image size: 20.5 x 14.5 cm.
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