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.
ANGOLA, MILITARY DRESS, AFRICAN WARRIORS, COLONIAL AFRICA, NATIVE SOLDIERS, FEATHERED HEADDRESS, DE BRY, VAN DER AA, AFRICAN HISTORY, ETHNOGRAPHY | PCO-C50-05
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
‘Naaukeurige Versameling der Gedenk-waardigste Zee en Land-reysen, na Oost en West-Indien, Mitsgaders andere Gewesten, ter eerster Ontdekking enn soo vervolgens van Verscheyde Volkeren, meerendels door Vorsten, of Maatschappyen Derwaarts gesonden, gedaan. Zedert het jaar 1492 tot 1499 …’, (transl.: Accurate accounts of memorable sea and land-voyages, to the East and West Indies and other regions, first discovering by different nations, mostly kings or companies send there. since 1492-1499.), published by Pieter Van Der Aa, Leiden 1706-1708. 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.
Reference: Koeman Aa9; Phillips 2780 note.
Biography engraver: Jan Goeree (1670-1731) was a Dutch draughtsman, engraver, and poet active in Amsterdam. He worked for Pieter van der Aa on various historical and topographical publications.
Biography artist: Theodor de Bry (1528-1598) was a Flemish engraver and publisher, famed for his illustrated travel accounts. He created influential engravings based on explorers’ descriptions, shaping European views of Africa and the Americas. .
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