Benin. Punishment of unfaithful wife of King of Whydah & her lover. Ouidah 1747

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Title: Benin. Punishment of unfaithful wife of King of Whydah & her lover. Ouidah 1747

Description: Punition d’une des Femmes du Roi de Juida, et de son amant [Punishment of one of the women of the King of Whydah, and her lover. From des Marchais] by Bellin, Jacques-Nicolas. Published 1747. Antique copperplate print. Size 19 x 27 cm | 7.5 x 10.5 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. This is a folding print. There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain. Tags: Benin, Benin + Bellin Jacques-Nicolas, Benin + Histoire Generale des Voyages, Benin + Punishments, Benin + Punishments + Histoire Generale des Voyages, Punishments + Benin

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Benin. Punishment of unfaithful wife of King of Whydah & her lover. Ouidah 1747

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