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Antique Frontispiece by Tirion, Showing a Map of Africa, an Elephant Etc, 1731
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Antique frontispiece of the 3rd volume of 'Hedendaagsche historie of tegenwoordige staat van allen volkeren (..)' by Thomas Salmon. This volume describes Pegu, Arrakan, India, Ceylon, Malabar and other Asian countries.
Artists and Engravers: Published by I. Tirion, Amsterdam.
Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1731
Overall size: 11.5 x 20 cm.
Image size: 10 x 16 cm.
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- Dimensions:Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 4.53 in (11.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1731
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- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
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