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Old Bird's Eye View of the European Trading Posts at Sabi, Benin, Africa, 1748

About the Item

Antique print titled 'Vue des comtoirs Europeins de Xavier ou Sabi (..) - Gezigt der Europese Faktooryen, te Xavier of Sabi (..)'. Bird's eye view of the European trading posts at Sabi. This print 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.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Width: 12.8 in (32.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    1740-1749
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1748
  • Condition:
    Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Original folding lines. Blank verso, please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CD-12356 1stDibs: LU3054327350432
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