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Antique Map of the Main Comoro Islands by Van Schley, 1749
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Antique map titled ‘Carte des Isles de Comore (..) - Kaart van de Eilanden Komoro (..)’. Original antique map of the main Comoro Islands or Comoros including Comore, Mohéli, Anjouan and Mayotte. This map originates from 'Historische beschryving der Reizen (..)' published by P. de Hondt, 1749.
Artists and Engravers: Jakob van der Schley (1715-1779) was a Dutch draughtsman and engraver, who studied under Bernard Picart.
Condition: Good, original folding lines. General age-related toning, minor wear. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1749
Overall size: 31.3 x 25.1 cm
Image size: 25.8 x 23.4 cm
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- Creator:Jakob van der Schley (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 9.89 in (25.1 cm)Width: 12.33 in (31.3 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1749
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- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
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