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Antique Engraving of a Letter Written by the King of Batjan, Moluccas, 1726

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Antique print titled 'Afschrift van den Brief des Konings van Batsjan in 't Maleyths (Malays), met een Arabische letter door Juffr. Cornelia Valenyn'. This print depicts part of a letter written by the King of Batjan, Moluccas. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn. Artists and Engravers: François Valentijn (1666-1727), a missionary, worked at Amboina from 1684 to 1694 and 1705 to 1713 and travelled extensively in the VOC's lands. Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Few tiny holes, please study image carefully.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.39 in (34 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    1720-1729
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1726
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BGRN-0194 1stDibs: LU3054326822572
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