A Guayaquil Balza or Raft in South America. Ecuador. Pre-Columbian Balsa 1750

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Title: A Guayaquil Balza or Raft in South America. Ecuador. Pre-Columbian Balsa 1750

Description: Figure of a Guayaquil Balza, or Raft [in South America]. J. Cave sc. Published 1750. Antique copperplate print. A copy of the original explanatory text pages will be provided with the print.. Size 11 x 19 cm | 4.5 x 7.5 inches. Condition: Good; suitable for framing. The image shown may have been taken from a different example of this print than that which is offered for sale. The print you will receive is in good condition but there may be minor variations in the condition from that shown in the image. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. There is printed text on the reverse side. Tags: Boats + Ecuador, Ecuador, Ecuador + Boats, Ecuador + Boats + Gentleman's Magazine, Ecuador + Cave J., Ecuador + Gentleman's Magazine, Guayaquil, South America

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A Guayaquil Balza or Raft in South America. Ecuador. Pre-Columbian Balsa 1750

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