Print Description
Medium: Engraving on hand-laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 23 x 18 cm (9.06 x 7.09 inch). Image size: 18 x 13 cm. (7.09 x 5.12 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Slight foxing, some creasing and minor stains along edges. Original vertical fold as issued. Additional vertical fold lines. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
KONGO, AFRICA, EXOTIC ANIMALS, PIETER VAN DER AA, COLONIAL EXPLORATION, MYTHICAL CREATURES, EARLY ZOOLOGY, WILDLIFE ENGRAVING, AFRICAN FAUNA, 18TH CENTURY ILLUSTRATIONS | PCO-C50-11
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Naaukeurige Versameling der Gedenk-Waardigste Zee- en Land-Reysen, Leiden, 1707, by Pieter van der Aa. Pieter van der Aa (1659-1733) was a Dutch publisher best known for preparing maps and atlases, though he also printed pirated editions of foreign bestsellers and illustrated volumes. He also printed many maps that were often out of print, which he reissued.
Biography engraver: Jan Goeree (1670-1731) was a Dutch engraver, draughtsman, and author, mainly active in Amsterdam. He was a pupil of Gerard de Lairesse and created detailed historical engravings.
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