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Print of the French Disembark at the Portugese Settlement of Dille, Timor, 1825

$653.36
£480.77
€550VAT Included
CA$904.97
A$907.30
CHF 525.78
MX$11,086.54
NOK 6,092.99
SEK 6,221.97
DKK 4,193.32

About the Item

Antique print, titled: 'Ile Timor. Vue de notre Premier Debarquement a l'Etablissement Portugais de Dille.' - ('Timor Island. View of our first disembarkation at the Portugese settlement of Dille'). Source: 'Voyage autour du monde sur les corvettes Uranie et la Physicienne pendant les années 1817, 1818, 1819 et 1820', Paris: 1825. This series of exquisitely engraved prints constitutes a unique documentation of exotic unknown lands and their inhabitants, made during the voyage of the Uranie (in honour of the muse of astronomy and geography). The expedition was led by Louis de Freycinet at the behest of the newly restored French king Louis XVIII and to restore prestige for the French nation. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Lerouge & Forget' after 'J. Alphonse Pellion'. Marie Joseph Alphonse Pellion (known as Odet-Pellion, 1796-1868) was a French vice-admiral. Author: Louis Claude de Saulces de Freycinet (1779-1841) was a French navigator who circumnavigated the earth. Condition: Very good, given age. Some small imperfections (small stains) in the margin edges, well outside of the image area. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.39 in (34 cm)Width: 20.01 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1825
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  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PCT-564431stDibs: LU3054326780582

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