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Antique Print of a Pomegranate Tree by Dapper (1688)

  • Condition: Good, given age. A few tiny spots. Bottom edge with a few small tears. Text on verso somewhat shining through in white area. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
  • Date: 1688
  • Overall size: 19.7 x 31 cm.
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.. Antique Print of a Pomegranate Tree by Dapper (1688)

Description: Antique print, titled: 'Balaustia. Bloeisems of bloemen van den Wilden Granaetboom.' - This original antique print shows the pomegranate tree and its fruit. Dutch text on verso. Source unknown, to be determined.

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. Until today, his book Description of Africa (1668) is a key text for Africanists.