Antique Print of Cape or Cabo Verde, Africa, c.1750

Reference
CD-12288
Maker
Jakob van der Schley
Date
1750
Region
Africa
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
25.4 x 19.7 cm (10.0 x 7.8 in)
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 160

Antique print titled 'Gezigt van Kabo Verde' and 'Zydelings Gezigt van Kabo Verde'. Old print of Cabo Verde with a double view of the island coast. 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. Please study image carefully. Date: c.1750 Overall size: 19.7 x 25.4 cm. Image size: 13.7 x 19.5 cm.

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