Antique Map of the Bay and Island of Arguin by Van Schley, 1747

€ 98

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Date: 1747
Mapmaker / artist: Jakob van der Schley (1715-1779) was a Dutch draughtsman and engraver, who studied under Bernard Picart
Sheet size: 21.2 × 25.6 cm (8.3 × 10.1 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BL-00028

About this sheet

Antique map titled ?Plan de la Baye et Isle d'Arguim (..) - Oppervlakte van de Baai en 't Eiland van Arguin (..)'. Original antique map of the bay and the island of Arguin. This map originates from 'Historische beschryving der Reizen (..)' published by P. de Hondt, 1747. Artists and Engravers: Jakob van der Schley (1715-1779) was a Dutch draughtsman and engraver, who studied under Bernard Picart.

Condition: Very good, given age. Original folds, as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1747
Overall size: 25.6 x 21.2 cm
Image size: 0.001 x 20.6 x 15.5 cm

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