c.1790 Porcupine & Strange Animal called Quoggelo - Execution of Criminals - Guinea 11.75 x 8.25

This original engraving depicts a porcupine and a strange animal called “Quoggelo” alongside a scene of executing criminals in Guinea. It measures approx 11.75 x 8.25 inches and was sourced from Drake’s Voyages. Published around 1790 for Drake’s Voyages. Engraved by Js Record, London. > Visual Description > This antique engraved sheet features two vignettes framed by an elegant scroll border. The top scene shows a porcupine and an unidentified creature labelled “Quoggelo,” drinking at a water’s edge with wooded hills beyond. Below is a dramatic depiction of the manner of executing criminals in Guinea: a kneeling figure about to be beheaded, overseen by standing executioners, with onlookers and palm trees dotting the background. > > Transcription of Text Found > - At top centre: “Engrav’d for Drakes Voyages.” > - Beneath top image: “The Porcupine & a Strange Animal call’d Quoggelo found in Guinea.” > - Beneath lower image: “The Manner of Executing Criminals in Guinea.” > - Lower right corner: “J. Record Sculp.” > > Produced on laid paper. > > Verso Details: Faint show-through of the image, a pencil folio number “26” at centre, and an old paper hinge tape across the top edge. Minor foxing throughout. Visit https://foresthillartshouse.co.uk/collections/people-prints for other exciting People prints. Background Sir Francis Drake's most famous voyage was his circumnavigation of the globe between 1577 and 1580, making him the first Englishman and the second person overall to achieve this. Drake’s Voyages is renowned for chronicling Sir Francis Drake’s circumnavigation of the globe. > Sir Francis Drake’s epic voyage opened new maritime routes and expanded European knowledge of the world’s oceans. The engraver, James Record, was active between 1768 - 1792 and renowned for his engravings of medical subjects. About Your Purchase: - Your purchase is this ORIGINAL antique engraving print. No modern reprints, reproductions, or copies. - Please note: this print is sold mounted. Condition: Good overall. The is a small area of old hinge tape on the reverse, at the top edge and two old repairs to tears. The larger repair is visible to the upper part of the top print right side and the smaller repair at the top right side. There is a small unrepaired tear to the bottom right concealed when the print is mounted. There is slight crinkling in the vicinity of this last repair. Returns & Shipping - Returns: No-questions-asked within 14 days provided in the same condition as dispatched; buyer pays return shipping. - Packing: All prints are securely packaged in a clear bag with a board-backed envelope, further reinforced with recycled cardboard. - Dispatched via Royal Mail Tracked 24/48 (and Royal Mail Tracked International) with: - UK delivery within 1–3 days - US/EU delivery within 5–12 days - Rest-of-world delivery within 7–21 days