Fort St. Louis Near the Senegal River, 1747, Paper

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Antique print titled 'Plan du Fort St. Louis dans l'Isle de Sanaga ou du Senegal'. Old print with a plan … Read more Antique print titled 'Plan du Fort St. Louis dans l'Isle de Sanaga ou du Senegal'. Old print with a plan of Fort St. Louis near the Senegal River. This print orginates from 'Histoire Générale des Voyages, ou nouvelle collection de toutes les relations de voyages par mer et par terre'. Artists and Engravers: Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772) was a French hydrographer, geographer and member of The Philosophes. His career, spanning over 50 years, caused an enormous output in maps, particular of maritime interest. Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully. Date: circa 1747 Overall size: 36 x 25.8 cm. Image size: 30.5 x 20.7 cm. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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