Views of Africa · 17th century
€ 160
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
General age-related toning. Minor wear, blank verso. Please review the images for further condition details.
Antique print titled 'De Nieuwe Stadts-Herberg'. View of the Nieuwe Stadsherberg (New City Inn) of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. This print originates from 'Historische beschryving der stadt Amsterdam: waer in de voornaemste geschiedenissen (..)' by O. Dapper. Published c.1663.
Artists and Engravers: Olfert Dapper (c. 1635 - 1689) was a Dutch physician and writer. He wrote books about history and geography, although he never travelled outside Holland. Until today, his book Description of Africa (1668) is a key text for Africanists.
Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Minor wear, blank verso. Please study image carefully.
Date: c.1663
Overall size: 36 x 29 cm.
Image size: 30 x 19 cm.
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