South African and International Fine and Decorative Art

Online-Only Auction, 14 October - 15 November 2013

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  • L S De La Rochette; THE DUTCH COLONY OF THE CAPE OF THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE BY L.S. DE LA ROCHETTE MDCCXCV. London, 1795 first edition


Lot Estimate
ZAR 2 500 - 3 500

About this Item

L S De La Rochette
THE DUTCH COLONY OF THE CAPE OF THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE BY L.S. DE LA ROCHETTE MDCCXCV. London, 1795 first edition

The hand coloured decorative and highly detailed map of Southern Africa and the Cape of Good Hope depicts the area from "Klipping Eyland" to "Cape Falso". Bearing a cartouche in the top right corner depicts a cliff bearing the title with palms, huts and an elephant in the foreground. One key identifies points on the mainland and the other, the islands and bays.

49 by 32cm excluding frame; 77 by 59,5 by 2cm including frame


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