Asia - Indonesia / Moluccas / Ternate / Mount Gamalama; W

Beautiful 17th-century copper engraving, etched by Wouter Kip, with a view of the volcanic island of Ternate in the North Moluccas, with several ships in the foreground. Along the shore, buildings. From the volcano (Gunung Gamalama) come thick dark clouds of smoke. Published in 1676 in Amsterdam in 'W. Schoutens gedenkwaardige reysen naar Oost-Indien'. Engraved by Coenraet Decker. Excellent condition. Image 18.5x28 cm on sheet of 25.5x34 cm

Estimate:£125.55

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