lunes, 7 de abril de 2008

van Keulen 1753 South Africa



MAKER
van Keulen
TITLE
Paskaart van het Zuydelykste Gedeelte van Africa
PLACE ISSUED
Amsterdam
FIRST EDITION
1753
THIS EDITION
1753
SIZE (hxw cms)
50.8 x 57.7
AREA SHOWN
South Africa
TECHNIQUE
Copper engraving
PAGE NUMBER
SIGNATURE
VERSO
blank
COLOURING
b/w
CONDITION
The overall quality of this antique map is excellent
DESCRIPTION
Extremely rare collector's chart that was published only in the secret atlas of the Dutch East India Company, for internal use. Hardy ever in the market. No doubt the very best and most detailed early chart of the region, in pristine condition.