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"[Lot of 10]", Montanus, Arnoldus

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Subject: Exploration

Period: 1673 (published)

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Color: Black & White

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6.5 x 5 inches
16.5 x 12.7 cm

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Nice set of early copper engravings from early explorations in the Americas. Includes Brazilian dancing, porcupine and animals with human faces, explorers being crowned, pagan worship to a huge idol in Virginia, Spaniards, and exploding volcanoes, unicorns, and llamas. Set of 10 engravings.

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Condition: A

All on full 8" x 12" sheets with Dutch text. Some foxing or toning on sheets, images fine.

Estimate: $250 - $300

Sold for: $375

Closed on 12/3/2003

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"[Lot of 10]", Montanus, Arnoldus

Subject: Exploration

Period: 1673 (published)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:

6.5 x 5 inches
16.5 x 12.7 cm

Nice set of early copper engravings from early explorations in the Americas. Includes Brazilian dancing, porcupine and animals with human faces, explorers being crowned, pagan worship to a huge idol in Virginia, Spaniards, and exploding volcanoes, unicorns, and llamas. Set of 10 engravings.

References:

Condition: A

All on full 8" x 12" sheets with Dutch text. Some foxing or toning on sheets, images fine.

Estimate: $250 - $300

Sold for: $375

Closed on 12/3/2003

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"[Lot of 10]", Montanus, Arnoldus

Subject: Exploration

Period: 1673 (published)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:

6.5 x 5 inches16.5 x 12.7 cm

Nice set of early copper engravings from early explorations in the Americas. Includes Brazilian dancing, porcupine and animals with human faces, explorers being crowned, pagan worship to a huge idol in Virginia, Spaniards, and exploding volcanoes, unicorns, and llamas. Set of 10 engravings.

References:

Condition: A

All on full 8" x 12" sheets with Dutch text. Some foxing or toning on sheets, images fine.

Estimate: $250 - $300

Sold for: $375

Closed on 12/3/2003

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6.5 x 5 inches
16.5 x 12.7 cm