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Auction 106, Lot 270

"[Povo [with] Villa d Olinda d Pernambuco]", Anon.

Subject: Brazil

Period: 1690 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14 x 11 inches
35.6 x 27.9 cm
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Attractive copper engraving showing the Dutch fleet, under the command of Hendrick Corneliszoon Loncq, capturing the region in 1630 from the Portuguese. At top is a view of Povo and Olinda as seen from the sea. At bottom is a large bird's eye view of the region. Published by Gregorio Letie.

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Condition: A

Remargined at binding side to accommodate framing. Couple of tiny unobtrusive spots.

Estimate: $200 - $300

Sold for: $2,750

Closed on 3/3/2004

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