Comore Island Original Antique Engraving by Van Schley, 1749

€ 190

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1749
Technique: Engraved
Sheet size: 26 × 28.7 cm (10.2 × 11.3 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BL-00071

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

Given age. Original folds as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Spot at the bottom of the print. Please study scan carefully.

About this sheet

Antique map titled 'Carte des Isles de Comore Johanna ou Anouan Mohilla ou Moaly et Mayote (..) - Kaart van de Eilanden Komoro, Anjuan, Moelia, en Mayotta (..)'. Copper engraving of the Comoro Islands or Comoros. This map originates from 'Historische beschryving der reizen, of Nieuwe en volkoome verzameling van de aller-waardigste en zeldsaamste Zee- en Landtogten' by P. de Hondt.

Artists and Engravers: Engraved by Jakob van der Schley (Amsterdam 1715-1779), a Dutch draughtsman and engraver. He studied under Bernard Picart and became heavily influenced by his style.