'Escrimeurs des Moluques.'

Scarce original antique print showing native sword fighters from the Moluccas or Maluku islands/Indonesia.
Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 21 x 15,9 cm. (8,3 x 6,3 inch). Image size: 18,4 x 13,4 cm. (7,2 x 5,3 inch).

From: 'Histoire de la Conquete des Isles Moluques […]', by Argensola, translated from Spanish, published by Jacques Desbordes in Amsterdam, 1706.

Made by 'Anonymous' after '(Author) Argensola'. Bartolome Leonardo de Argensola (1562-1631), Spanish poet and historian.

Condition: Very good, given age. An occasional tiny spot. Original vertical fold(s) as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: SWORD FIGHTING-INDONESIA-MOLUCCAS-ESCRIMEURS-FENCING-MOLUQUES-MALUKU ISLANDS-NATIVES
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