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Antique Map Auction Sale No. 136 - closed 6/1/2011

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Lot #399: "Havana" Arnoldus Montanus

Antique map chart Havana
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Estimate:
$350.00 - $425.00
Sold for: $190.00

Lot 399
By: Arnoldus Montanus
Subject: Havana, Cuba
Date: 1671

Publication: Die Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld

Condition: B+
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Color: uncolored

Size: 13.7 x 11.3 inches
34.8 x 28.7 cm

A splendid engraving of the bustling Cuban capital and the famous El Morro fortress. Although a somewhat imaginary and exotic concept of the city with grand churches, the lively composition depicts the importance of this well-fortified town and thriving port on the Spanish trade route. The foreground is filled with naval activity including a richly decorated galleon firing a salute.

A fine impression with a couple of faint stains.

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