ENGRAVED BY 'HEATH'.

An Original Antique Copper Engraving: Dress of the Inhabitants of Manilla, from plate 42 of the Atlas of the Voyage of Laperouse

London. G.G. Robinson & I. Robinson. Published as the Act directs Novr. 1st 1798. Stock ID #170802

Engraved by Heath from a drawing by Gaspard Duché de Vancy. Plate mark 34 x 25cm. Note the old spelling of Manila. Some light browning to margin edges, else a lovely crisp copy.

The Atlas du Voyage de Laperouse has historical significance as evidence of France's push into the Pacific. Interesting engraving showing the artists view of the dress of the local people of the Philippines.

When referring to this item please quote stockid 170802.

Price: $350.00 AU

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