Antique Print of Inhabitants of Arakan in Southern Myanmar 'Burma', 1738

Reference
JAK-628
Date
1738
Region
Asia
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
21.0 x 18.0 cm (8.3 x 7.1 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 180

Antique print titled 'Il mode nel quale si vestono gti abilanti di Arakan'. Engraving of inhabitants of Arakan, a historic coastal region in Southeast Asia. This print originates from 'Lo stato presente di tutti i paesi e popoli del mondo naturale' by Thomas Salmon.

Artists and Engravers: Thomas Salmon (1679–1767) was an English historical and geographical writer.

Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Original folding lines, blank verso. Please study image carefully. Date: 1738 Overall size: 21 x 18 cm. Image size: 18.5 x 16.5 cm.

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