Three Copper Engravings - "Vue de la rade de l'Ile de Goree" (Dakar, Senegal), "Plan de l'Ile James" (nowadays Kunta Kinteh Island in Republic of Gambia) and "Vue du Pic de Tenerife / Piek van Kanarie" (Canary Islands, Spain) - published in 1753 in the rare international edition with text in Dutch and French of 'Histoire Générale des Voyages' by Antoine Francois Prevost, De Hondt, The Hague. Engraved by Jakob van der Schley (Dutch, 1715 - 1779). "Ile Goree" signed in the plate, lower left, under the image. "Ile James" not signed. "Tenerife/Gomera" signed in the plate, lower left, under the image. All three lettered in Dutch and in French. All three not mounted nor framed. "Ile Goree" - depicts a landscape view of the Bay of Goree Island (off the coast of Dakar, Senegal) and different objects of the indigenous population. Renowned for its role in the 15th to 19th Century Atlantic slave trade. Engraved on laid paper without watermark. Excellent conditions, with a strong and clear print impression. Superficially stained near upper left corner of the plate. Clean reverse with old location inscription in pencil. Dimensions of the image - 20 x 14 cm, dimensions of the plate - 21 x 14.6 cm, total dimensions of the sheet - 25.3 x 18.5 cm. "Ile James" - depicts a plan of the island (today's Kunta Kinteh Island in Republic of Gambia) and prospects from North-East of Fort James (now in ruins) on the island. Played as well a role in the 15th to 19th Century Atlantic slave trade. Engraved on laid paper without watermark. Excellent conditions, with a strong and clear print impression. Clean paper front and reverse. Dimensions of the image - 19.7 x 13.8 cm, dimensions of the plate - 20.8 x 15 cm, total dimensions of the sheet - 25.3 x 18.5 cm. "Tenerife/Gomera" - depicts views form the sea of the Islands of Tenerife and Gomera in the Canaries, Spain. Engraved on laid paper without watermark. Excellent conditions, with a strong and clear print impression. Clean paper front and reverse. Dimensions of the image - 19.8 x 14 cm, dimensions of the plate - 21.5 x 15 cm, total dimensions of the sheet - 25.3 x 19 cm. PLEASE NOTE: - This item will be shipped from UK. Depending on your country of residence, you may be subject to import taxes and additional duties such as VAT! Make sure that you are aware of the import rules in the country of destination. These custom charges cannot be calculated prior to shipping since the amount you may pay is determined by customs officials in the country of destination. Please keep this information in mind before bidding! - Always take a very good look at the pictures before bidding. The pictures and the descriptions provide the most possible accurate condition of the item. - In the event that you come across any problem after you purchase the lot, please always contact the seller before leaving a negative feedback, because we will always find out a solution to overcome any inconvenience and to resolve any problem you encounter. - The lot will be neatly and properly packaged with no expense spared and it will be shipped by tracked expedited courier, aiming to ship within 24 hours after payment. You will immediately receive the tracking number of the shipment. Also please be aware that we cannot have any control over shipping and the methods of the courier once the lot is sent. If you come across any problem with the shipment, please contact us and we will always find out a solution together.