Antique Print of a Greece Island, Most Likely Gavdopoula South of Crete, 1688

Reference
BGI-00262
Date
1688
Region
Europe
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
31.0 x 19.5 cm (12.2 x 7.7 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 350

Description: Untitled print of one of the islands of Greece, most likely Gavdopoula (located south of Crete).

Gavdopoula is an islet located north-west of its larger neighbour, Gavdos, in the Libyan Sea. It is located to the south of Crete, of which it is administratively a part, in the regional unit of Chania. It is part of the municipality of Gavdos, and it was part of the former Selino Province.

This print originates from 'Nauwkeurige Beschrijving der eilanden in de in de Archipel der Middellantsche Zee' by O. Dapper.

Artists and Engravers: Olfert Dapper (c. 1635 - 1689) was a Dutch physician and writer. He wrote books about history and geography, although he never travelled outside Holland.

Condition: Very good, Dutch text on verso. Please study image carefully.

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