1825 W. Alexander & Malpiere Antique Print of a Chinese Hawker, Betel Nut Seller India Puerto Rico Later that year

Puerto Rico Later that year

The dispute over the succession to the Spanish throne brought France and Spain to war with the British

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and the ritual of the Spirit of the Dead Watching (Manao tupapau)

feathers were ripped from lovely Tongan garments and from delicate fretwork on coconuts

1825 W. Alexander & Malpiere Antique Print of a Chinese Hawker, Betel Nut Seller India Puerto Rico Later that yearTitle : Marchand De Betel Schmit del. Imp. Litho. de Melle. Formentin Ref : 91229 Size: 13in x 9 1 2in (330mm x 245mm) Date : 1825 Condition: (A) Very Good Condition Description: This beautifully hand coloured original copper plate engraved antique print of a Chinese Betel Nut Seller by D. Bazin de Malpiere, after William Alexander, was engraved by Schmidt and published in the 1825 French edition of La Chine, Moeurs, Usages, Arts et Mtiers, Peines