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Antique Map Auction Sale No. 124 - closed 5/7/2008

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Lot #379: "Cuzco, Totius Regni Peruvani urbs Opulentissima, ab Hispanis Occupatur" Theodore de Bry

Antique map chart Cuzco Totius Regni Peruvani urbs Opulentissima ab Hi
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Estimate:
$150.00 - $200.00
This lot was withdrawn

Lot 379
By: Theodore de Bry
Subject: Peru, Cuzco
Date: 1596

Publication: Grands Voyages, Vol VI

Condition: B
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Color: uncolored

Size: 8 x 6.7 inches
20.4 x 17.1 cm

A view of Pizarro and his troops invading the Peruvian town of Cuzco, which he had heard was rich in gold. The Spaniards are shown putting the Peruvians to the sword and also shooting them. On a page (12 x 9.3") with Latin text below.

There are a number of patched worm tracks in the view and text.

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