Antique Print of a Fort on the Gold Coast of Africa by Dapper, c.1670

`Antique print titled 'Kasteel van Cormantin/The castle Cormantine'. Fine engraving depicting one of the forts on the Gold Coast of Africa. Cormantine Castle first was a British fort, later the Dutch captured it and named it 'Fort Amsterdam'. Originates from 'Naukeurige beschrijvinge der Afrikaensche eylanden'.

Artists and Engravers: Olfert Dapper (c. 1635, 1689) was a Dutch physician and writer. He wrote books about history and geography, although he never travelled outside Holland.

Condition: Very good, repair on folding line. Few marginal tears, please study image carefully.

Date: c.1670

Overall size: 42 x 34.5 cm.

Image size: 34 x 24 cm.

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