Antique Print of the King of Barsalli & the Yamyamakunda Factory, Gambia, C1730

€ 240

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

Date: circa 1730
Technique: Engraved
Sheet size: 22.5 × 35 cm (8.9 × 13.8 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-13188-5

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

Very clean image. Some soiling from handling in the far right margin, not disturbing the image. Study the image carefully.

About this sheet

Old Engraving with Title: Bumey Haman Seaka, King of Barsalli on the Gambia // plan of Yamyamakunda Factory on ye Gambia.

Artist/engraver/cartographer: Unsigned.

Provenance: "A New General Collection of Voyages and Travels"; Printed for Thomas Astley, Published by His Majesty's Authority, London. Type: Antique copperplate map. Produced probably around 1730.