Antique Engraving of Madras Chennai and Fort St. George, India, 1751

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Antique print titled 'Plan de Madras et du Fort St. Georges'. Plan of the city of Madras (or Chennai), the … Read more Antique print titled 'Plan de Madras et du Fort St. Georges'. Plan of the city of Madras (or Chennai), the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Also shows a plan of Fort St. George, the first English (later British) fortress in India, founded in 1644. The construction of the fort provided the impetus for further settlements and trading activity, in what was originally an uninhabited land. Made by Bellin for 'l'Histoire Generale des Voyages', by Antoine François Prévost (the Abbé Prévost).

Condition: Good, general age-related toning and minor wear. Original folding lines, blank verso. Please study image carefully. Date: 1751 Overall size: 43 x 28 cm. Image size: 31 x 19 cm. Antique prints have long been appreciated for both their aesthetic and investment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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