South America · 18th century
€ 190
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
General age-related toning. Original folding lines. Minor wear. Blank verso. Please review the images for further condition details.
Antique print titled 'Kaap Sint Maria aan 't begin van de Straat Magellaan (..)'. Coastal views of Cabo Santa Maria and Tierra del Fuego on the Argentina coast with the ships that were part of the voyage of George Anson around the world. This print originates from 'Reize rondsom de Werreld (..)' by George Anson, published 1749.
Artists and Engravers: Admiral of the Fleet George Anson, 1st Baron Anson, PC, FRS (23 April 1697 – 6 June 1762) was a Royal Navy officer.
Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Original folding lines. Minor wear. Blank verso, please study image carefully.
Date: 1749
Overall size: 42 x 27 cm.
Image size: 36 x 19.5 cm.
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