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Antique Plan of the Forts and Town of St. Yago in the Cape Verde Islands, 1747

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Antique map titled 'Plan de la Ville et des Forts de St. Yago - Grondtekening van de Stad en Forten van St. Iago'. Plan of the Forts and Town of St. Yago in the Cape Verde Islands. This map originates from 'Historische beschryving der reizen, of Nieuwe en volkoome verzameling van de aller-waardigste en zeldsaamste Zee- en Landtogten' by P. de Hondt. Artists and Engravers: Engraved by Jakob van der Schley (Amsterdam 1715-1779), a Dutch draughtsman and engraver. He studied under Bernard Picart and became heavily influenced by his style. Condition: Good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Date: 1747 Overall size: 20.1 x 27 cm Image size: 14.7 x 21.3 cm We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.63 in (27 cm)Width: 7.92 in (20.1 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1747
  • Condition:
    Condition: Good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BL-000721stDibs: LU3054329264502

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