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English: German print color of the island of St. Eustatius. Text in French and German. The shape of the vessels suggests the resumption of an older image, probably from the late seventeenth century.

As a peep show card it shows the header in mirror writing.

The island of St. Eustatius taken by the English fleet in February 1781. The island was pillaged by the troops of George Rodney
Français : Gravure allemande en couleur de l'île de Saint-Eustache. Texte en français et en allemand. La forme des bateaux suggère la reprise d'une image plus ancienne, sans doute de la fin du XVIIème siècle.
Date circa 1781
date QS:P,+1781-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
Source ebay Germany
Author Unknown authorUnknown author
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