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Description: This print originates from: 'Ancient and modern Malta: containing a description of the ports and cities of the islands of Malta and Goza...', by Louis de Boisgelin, published in London by G. & J. Robinson in 1804. The standard history of Malta up until that time. Scarse.
Artists and Engravers: Author Pierre Marie Louis de Boisgelin de Kerdu, knight of Malta. Alias Caillot-Duval, a French writer living from 1758-1816. He became a knight of Malta in 1782. Plate by unknown engraver.
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Subject: Maltese ancient objects: 'Greek and Roman Medals - Greek Medals - Greek Altar - Diameter 10 inches 3 Lines Thickness 11 Lines - Roman Sepulchral Lamp.' Scarse.
Condition: Good. Age related toning and light staining. Library stamp at bottom middle, partially erased.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 19.5 x 26 cm. The image size is ca. 16 x 23 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 7.7 x 10.2 inch. The image size is ca. 6.3 x 9.1 inch.
Medium: Engraving and etching on a vellin type paper.
Location: C112-01
SKU: TPC 20848.1
Section: BOISGELIN-1804
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