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Auction 110, Lot 306

"Grundriss der Stadt St. Salvador Haupt-stadt in Brasilien [on sheet with] Ausficht der Stadt Salvador von der Seite der Bay", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: Brazil

Period: 1750 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
7.3 x 11.6 inches
18.5 x 29.5 cm
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Handsome bird's-eye plan of the fortification of St. Salvador, the capital of colonial Brazil. Keys at sides list 48 important sites. Above the plan is a panoramic view of the city and fort on a hill overlooking the Bay of All Saints.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $140

Closed on 3/2/2005

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