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Auction 114, Lot 677

"[Lot of 3 - New World Exploration]", Bry, Theodore de

Subject: Exploration

Period: 1655 (published)

Publication: Grand Voyages

Color: Black & White

Size:
7 x 6 inches
17.8 x 15.2 cm
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Three interesting views of the New World on full sheets (8 x 13.5") of German text. 1) Vespucchi landing in a cove protected by man-eating sea monsters. 2) A bird's-eye plan showing Sir Francis Drake attacking St. Augustine, FL. 3) View of native Canadians hunting moose.

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Condition: A

strong impressions. Bit of minor text offsetting.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Sold for: $375

Closed on 3/1/2006

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