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Old Engraving of Volcano Piton de la Fournaise on Reunion Island, c.1750

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Antique print titled 'Eiland van St. Filippus, of van Fuego, met zyn vuurberg'. Old print of Piton de la Fournaise, a shield volcano on the eastern side of Reunion island near the town of Saint-Philippe. Engraved by J. van Schley for a Dutch edition of 'l'Histoire Generale des Voyages', by Antoine François Prévost (the Abbé Prévost). Artists and Engravers: Jakob van der Schley (Amsterdam 1715-1779) was a Dutch draughtsman and engraver. He studied under Bernard Picart and became heavily influenced by his style. Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Two small holes outside image. Please study image carefully. Date: c.1750 Overall size: 20 x 25.3 cm. Image size: 13.9 x 19.7 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.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.97 in (25.3 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1750
  • Condition:
    Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Two small holes outside image. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CD-122851stDibs: LU3054329333202

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