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Antique Print of two Chinese Village Pau Ing Hyen with Windmills, China, 1748

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Antique print titled 'Village Flottant - Ville de Pau Ing Hyen avec ses Moulins a Vent'. View of two Chinese villages. This print originates from Prevost's 'Histoire Generale des Voyages'. Artists and Engravers: Antoine François Prévost d'Exiles usually known simply as the Abbé Prévost, was a French author and novelist Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Blank verso. Please study image carefully. Date: 1748 Overall size: 18.5 x 25.5 cm Image size: 14 x 19 cm Whilst cartography holds a special place in our collection, we also offer thousands of antique prints covering fields of interest as diverse as architecture, natural history, religion, ethnology and many more. Antique prints have long been appreciated for both their aesthetic and investment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.04 in (25.5 cm)Width: 7.29 in (18.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1748
  • Condition:
    Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Blank verso. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JAK-5801stDibs: LU3054329344452
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