"Franciscus Draco Carthagenam Civitatem Expugnat", Bry, Theodore de

Early bird's-eye view of Sir Francis Drake's capture of the Spanish city of Cartagena during his famous West Indies raid of 1585-1586. Drake's fleet fills the harbor and the opposing armies are shown along with a numbered key to the text below the engraving. An inset depicts a large iguana. De Bry's engraving is based on Baptista Boazio's original drawing of 1588, which was the first published view of the city.

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Condition: B

Lightly toned with a couple of minor spots, right margin trimmed to neatline, as issued. Extensive worm track at top affecting title by stopping at neatline of image.