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C1750
Amboine
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C.18th French engraved view of Ambon, one of the islands in the Moloccus and was one of the sources for cloves and nutmeg. Colonised by Portugal in 1526 until 1609 when the Dutch established themselves and fortified the town by … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Amboine
Date:
C1750
Artist:
( - )
Condition:
In good condition, with folds as issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured copper engraving.
Image Size:
350mm
x 210mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1750
Description:
C.18th French engraved view of Ambon, one of the islands in the Moloccus and was one of the sources for cloves and nutmeg. Colonised by Portugal in 1526 until 1609 when the Dutch established themselves and fortified the town by erecting Fort Victoria.
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
