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Auction 117, Lot 407

"Afbeeldinghe van Pariba ende Forten", Merian, Matthaus

Subject: Brazil

Period: 1644 (published)

Publication: Historie … West Indische…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14.5 x 10.8 inches
36.8 x 27.4 cm
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Bird's-eye view of the region of Paraiba and the Portuguese fortifications at the mouth of the River Paraiba. The map illustrates the Dutch attack depicting the Dutch fleet and the defending armies. Published by Abraham Elsevier.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $375 - $450

Sold for: $325

Closed on 12/6/2006

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