Forts Hollandois, Anglois & Danois sur la Côte de Guinée. Ghana. CHATELAIN 1719

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Vûe et description des forts que les Hollandois, Anglois et Danois ont sur la Côte de Guinée pour l'Intelligence du Commerce que ces nations font en ce pais-la [View and description of the Dutch, English, and Danish forts on the Coast of Guinea for the understanding of the trade that these nations conduct in that region] by Henri Abraham Chatelain (1719). Antique copperplate map with old hand colour, 44.0 x 50.0cm, 17.25 x 19.5 inches; Please note that this is a folding print.

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CAPTION PRINTED BELOW PICTURE: Vûe et description des forts que les Hollandois, Anglois et Danois ont sur la Côte de Guinée pour l'Intelligence du Commerce que ces nations font en ce pais-la [View and description of the Dutch, English, and Danish forts on the Coast of Guinea for the understanding of the trade that these nations conduct in that region]

This 1719 decorative print by Henri Abraham Chatelain, titled features descriptions of the European forts along the Guinea coast of what is now Ghana, including those in Accra, Elmina, and Anomabu. The text is framed by twelve beautifully hand-colored views of the forts, illustrating their strategic importance for Dutch, English, and Danish trading activities in West Africa during the period.

DATE PRINTED: 1719

IMAGE SIZE: Approx 44.0 x 50.0cm, 17.25 x 19.5 inches (Large); Please note that this is a folding print.

TYPE: Antique copperplate map with old hand colour

CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. We offer a no questions asked return policy.

AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern copy.

VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain

FOLDING: This is a folding print.

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Henri Abraham Chatelain

PROVENANCE: "Atlas Historique, Ou Nouvelle Introduction A l'Histoire, à la Chronologie & à la Géographie Ancienne & Moderne", Par Mr. C.***. Avec des Dissertations sur l'Histoire de chaque Etat. Par Mr. Gueudeville. Amsterdam, chez l’Honoré & Chatelain

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