Old Town View of the Fula Tribe and Its Cotton Plantations, Gambia, Africa, 1748

€ 140

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

Date: 1748
Sheet size: 26 × 35 cm (10.2 × 13.8 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: CD-12367

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.

About this sheet

Antique print titled 'Vue d'une Ville des Foulis et de ses Plantations - Gezigt van eene Stad der Fuli, en derzelver Planteryen'. View of a town of the Fula people and its cotton plantations. 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.

Condition:
Good, age-related toning, Original folding lines, blank verso. Please study image carefully.