Best Pamono Antique Print of East African Island of Quiloa, Tanzania, 1749

Antique print titled ‘Plan de l’Isle et Ville de Quiloa, Grondtékening van ‘t Eiland en de Stad Quiloa’. This bird’s-eye view show the East African island of Quiloa, now known as Kilwa Kisiwani in Tanzania. The map shows the fort, settlements, and gardens of the island. It dates to a few decades before the Arab conquest of the island, after which the French built a fort at its northern end. This print originates from ‘Historische beschryving der reizen, of Nieuwe en volkoome verzameling van de aller-waardigste en zeldsaamste Zee- en Landtogten’ by P. de Hondt. Artists and Engravers: Jakob van der Schley (1715-1779) was a Dutch draughtsman and engraver, who studied under Bernard Picart. Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772) was a French hydrographer, geographer and member of The Philosophes. His career, spanning over 50 years, caused an enormous output in maps, particular of maritime interest. Condition: Very good, please study image carefully.