Antique Print-MOGRA-PAPAYA-Schley-Bellin-Roman-1767

Original etching/engraving on a verge type handlaid paper. on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 19 x 25 cm. The image size is ca. 18 x 21 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 7.5 x 9.8 inch. The image size is ca. 7.1 x 8.3 inch.

Original antique print: 1. Mogoreira, ou Jasmin d’Arabie double. 2. Papeyera. 3. Papaja, ou Papaie. (1. Mogra. 2.3. Papaya-tree and fruit.) This original engraving originates from ‘Historische Beschryving der Reizen, of Nieuwe of Volkome Verzameling van de allerwaardigste en zeldzaamste zee- en land-togten [�]’, volume 21. This is a continuation of Abbe Prevost’s work ‘Histoire Generale des Voyages’, published in Amsterdam by Roman, De Groot, Loveringh, et al (1767).Artists and Engravers: Engraved by Jakob van der Schley (Amsterdam, 1715-1779). Van der Schley was a Dutch draughtsman and engraver, who studied under Bernard Picart, and whose style he subsequently copied.

Condition: Very good, given age. Left edge uneven from binding, small creases in the right margin, top margin corner dampstained. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: ANTIQUE PRINT-MOGRA-PAPAYA-SCHLEY-BELLIN-ROMAN

(PCO) C271-07