About this sheet
Antique print Africa titled 'Vue de la Rade de l'Ile de Gorée'. Antique print depicting the island of Gorée, Senegal.
Artists and Engravers: Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772) was a French hydrographer, geographer and member of The Philosophes. His career, spanning over 50 years, caused an enormous output in maps, particular of maritime interest.
Condition: Very good, please study image carefully.
Date: c.1748
Overall size: 20 x 25 cm.
Image size: 14 x 19 cm.
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