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Old Bird's Eye View of the European Trading Posts at Sabi, Benin, Africa, 1748Old Bird's Eye View of the European Trading Posts at Sabi, Benin, Africa, 1748Old Bird's Eye View of the European Trading Posts at Sabi, Benin, Africa, 1748

Birds · 18th century

Old Bird's Eye View of the European Trading Posts at Sabi, Benin, Africa, 1748

€ 280

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

Date
1748
Sheet size
25 × 32.5 cm (9.8 × 12.8 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
CD-12356

Condition

General age-related toning. Original folding lines. Blank verso. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

Antique print titled 'Vue des comtoirs Europeins de Xavier ou Sabi (..) - Gezigt der Europese Faktooryen, te Xavier of Sabi (..)'.

Bird's eye view of the European trading posts at Sabi. This print 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.

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Old Bird's Eye View of the European Trading Posts at Sabi, Benin, Africa, 1748
Old Bird's Eye View of the European Trading Posts at Sabi, Benin, Africa, 1748
1748 · Ref. CD-12356 · € 280
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