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.
JOAO DE CASTRO, AFRICA, PORTUGUESE EXPLORERS, COLONIAL INDIA, PIETER VAN DER AA, THEODORE DE BRY, 16TH CENTURY VOYAGES, INDIAN OCEAN EXPLORATION, HISTORICAL TRAVEL ENGRAVINGS, EARLY CARTOGRAPHY, MARITIME HISTORY | PCO-C50-10
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.
Biography artist: Theodore de Bry (1528-1598) was a Flemish engraver and publisher famous for his depictions of European voyages and encounters with indigenous peoples, particularly in the Americas and Asia. .
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