Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic 1863 antique woodblock engraving print depicting the bustling colonial harbor of Port Louis, Mauritius. This exquisite mid-19th-century view shows masted tall ships and local fishing vessels anchored against the dramatic mountain backdrops of the island.

The print originates from page 76 of Arthur Mangin's celebrated historical travel work, Voyages et Découvertes Outre-Mer au XIXe Siècle, published in France in 1863. The original artwork was drawn by the legendary French marine artist Henri Durand-Brager.

The engraving page picture measures 10cm x 16cm and is neatly presented inside an unfixed 21cm x 29.5cm custom grey display window mat folder. This historic print is an incredible piece of geographical ephemera, perfect for collectors of Indian Ocean history, maritime enthusiasts, or anyone looking for a piece of authentic 19th-century artwork ready for framing.

This engraving sheet was carefully extracted from a damaged, unbindable 1863 first-half edition archive of Arthur Mangin’s French exploration chronicles. It has been salvaged and paired with a modern display frame matting to preserve its historic value for decades to come.