Antique print Greece titled 'Het Eilant Standia'. Old print of the island Standia, near Crete, Greece. 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. Date: 1688 Overall size: 19.5 x 30.5 cm. Image size: 15 x 12.5 cm.
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