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Antique Print of Fort Tantumquery, Ghana, 1748

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Antique print titled 'Vue Sud du Fort de Tantumquerri - Zuidgezigt van 't Fort van Tantumquerri'. View of Fort Tantumquerry. Fort Tantumquery is a military structure designed to facilitate the slave trade. The Royal African Company built it in the 1720s, at Otuam in the Mfantsiman Municipal District, Central Region, Ghana, in what was known at the time as the Gold Coast. 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. Condition: Good, age-related toning, Original folding lines, blank verso. Please study image carefully. Date: 1748 Overall size: 38 x 25.5 cm. Image size: 28 x 19 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: 10.04 in (25.5 cm)Width: 14.97 in (38 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1748
  • Condition:
    Condition: Good, age-related toning, Original folding lines, blank verso. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CD-123581stDibs: LU3054329585732
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