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The Cape Verde Islands Coast Antique Engraving by Van Schley, 1747
$120
€105 · £90
Original print, not a reproduction.
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- Date
- 1747
- Sheet size
- 10 × 7.5 in (25.4 × 19.1 cm)
- Technique
- Engraved
- Condition
- Good. General age-related toning. Original plate mark visible. Please study image carefully.
- Collection
- Sea charts
- Era
- 1700 to 1789, Age of discovery
- Stock no.
- f_27795572
Antique map titled ‘Carte Exacte de la cote du Cap Verd (..), Naauwkeurige Kaart van de Kust van Kabo Verde (..)'. Original antique map of the coast of the Cape Verde Islands. This map originates from 'Historische beschryving der Reizen (..)' published by P. de Hondt, 1747.
Artists and Engravers: Jakob van der Schley (1715-1779) was a Dutch draughtsman and engraver, who studied under Bernard Picart.
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