RAFI UD DARAJAT-MUGHAL EMPEROR-INDIA-FALCONRY [After VALENTIJN-VOC, 1724]

Sjah Selim. 10. Groote Mogol.

Copperplate engraving/etching on hand laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 20,5 x 31,7 cm. Image size: 17,5 x 14 cm.

From the monumental work by François Valentyn: “Oud en nieuw Oost-Indiën, vervattende een naaukeurige en uitvoerige verhandelinge van Nederlands mogentheyd in die gewesten”. Dordrecht/Amsterdam: J. van Braam en G. onder de Linden, 1724/1726. (Transl.: Old and new East-Indies, including an accurate and extensive description of Dutch / VOC controlled territories.)

Made by an anonymous engraver after Francois Valentijn / VOC sources.

Condition: Good, given age. Tiny worm hole upper right of image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: RAFI UD DARAJAT-MUGHAL EMPEROR-INDIA-FALCONRY

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