Antique Plan of the Forts and Town of St. Yago in the Cape Verde Islands, 1747

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Antique map titled 'Plan de la Ville et des Forts de St. Yago - Grondtekening van de Stad en Forten … Read more Antique map titled 'Plan de la Ville et des Forts de St. Yago - Grondtekening van de Stad en Forten van St. Iago'. Plan of the Forts and Town of St. Yago in the Cape Verde Islands. This map originates from 'Historische beschryving der reizen, of Nieuwe en volkoome verzameling van de aller-waardigste en zeldsaamste Zee- en Landtogten' by P. de Hondt.

Artists and Engravers: Engraved by Jakob van der Schley (Amsterdam 1715-1779), a Dutch draughtsman and engraver. He studied under Bernard Picart and became heavily influenced by his style.

Condition: Good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Date: 1747 Overall size: 20.1 x 27 cm Image size: 14.7 x 21.3 cm This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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