Sale 218 Lot 137

A VIEW OF THE NEW SETTLEMENT IN THE RIVER AT SIERRA LEONA ON THE COAST OF GUINEA IN AFRICA An arch-topped, hand-colored engraving depicting the early Sierra Leone settlement, showing sailing vessels including a slave ship at anchor in the river, cattle grazing along the shore, and King Tom's Town on the far bank, all set beneath dramatic mountainous terrain. Drawn by "C.B.W.", as recorded in the plate, the print carries an extensive descriptive key beneath the image identifying features labeled A through H, including the settlement site, a slave vessel with bulkhead defended by muskets and spikes, and the great river of Sierra Leone. Unframed. 15.5 x 21 inches
$150-250