‘”T DEENSE FORT CHRISTIANSBURG, TOT ACRA, AAN DÉENE (N. 20) “EN AAN D’ANDERE ZYDE” (N. 21).”‘

– This print shows two historical views of the Danish fort Christiansborg (also called Osu Castle) in Accra on the Gold Coast in Ghana

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Description

This print shows two historical views of the Danish fort Christiansborg (also called Osu Castle) in Accra on the Gold Coast in Ghana

Made by an anonymous engraver after Bosman.

Medium: Engraving / etching on handlaid (verge) paper. Watermark: yes.

Sheet size: 31.7 x 19.8 cm (12.48 x 7.8 inch). Image size: 28.3 x 16.5 cm. (11.14 x 6.5 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Fold as published. Creases. Tears restored in margin. Folds in right corners. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

FORT-GHANA-ACCRA-GOLD COAST-DANISH FORT-CHRISIANSBORG-OSU CASTLE | RBOS-A11-25

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

This attractive print was published in the famous book “Nauwkeurige beschrijving van de Guinese Goud-, Tand- en Slaavenkust” by trader and author Willem Bosman, Utrecht 1705. .