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Auction 100, Lot 471

"Alagoa ad Austrum", Montanus, Arnoldus

Subject: South America

Period: 1673 (published)

Publication: Die Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld

Color: Black & White

Size:
14 x 11.4 inches
35.6 x 29 cm
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Montanus' work was perhaps the greatest illustrated book on the New World produced in the seventeenth century. It contained over one hundred beautifully engraved plates, views, and maps of North and South America. The plates vividly depict forts, festivals, occupations, Dutch fleets, battles, religious rites, and customs of the native inhabitants. This important work was translated into German by Olivier Dapper, and into English by John Ogilby. Several of the plates were later acquired by Pierre Vander Aa.

A fascinating view of Alagoa (Maceio) with native fishermen in the foreground and a religious procession in the background. Decorative title banner fills the sky.

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Condition: B

Slight fold toning and a small stain at left.

Estimate: $180 - $230

Sold for: $130

Closed on 9/12/2002

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