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C1764
1. Execution par un Elephant. 2. Autres Supplices.
Scarce c.18th engraving showing methods of execution in Ceylon. From Prevost, Abbe. Histoire générale des voyages : ou, Nouvelle collection de toutes les relations de voyages par mer et par terre qui ont été publiées jusqu’à présent dans les différentes … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
1. Execution par un Elephant. 2. Autres Supplices.
Date:
C1764
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Copper engraving.
Image Size:
140mm
x 190mm
Paper Size:
180mm
x 253mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1764
Description:
Scarce c.18th engraving showing methods of execution in Ceylon.
From Prevost, Abbe. Histoire générale des voyages : ou, Nouvelle collection de toutes les relations de voyages par mer et par terre qui ont été publiées jusqu’à présent dans les différentes langues de toutes les.. Paris
References:
Sabin, J. A Dictionary of Books Relating to America, from its Discovery to the Present Time. New York. (1936) 1967: 65403
Hill, J. The Hill Collection of Pacific Voyages. San Diego 1974: p.241
Phillips, P. A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress. Washington 1973: 5991
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 6058912
Library of Congress Washington D.C.: 05041509
State Library New South Wales: RB/DQ909.8A
Bibliotheque Nationale de France: Identifier: ark:/12148/bpt6k201024v
State Library Victoria: RARESF 910.8 P929H
Jakob van der Schley (1715 - 1779)
Schley was a Dutch draughtsman and engraver. He studied under Bernard Picart (1673-1733). His greatest work was the numerous engraved portraits, views and maps for most of the engraved plates in the Prevost's, Abbe., "Histoire générale des voyages".
