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Auction 120, Lot 433
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"Veroveringe van Rio Grande in Brasil. Anno 1633", Anon.

Subject: Brazil

Period: 1690 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14.7 x 11 inches
37.3 x 27.9 cm
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A bird's-eye view of the fort (present-day Natal) at the mouth of the Rio Potengi showing the Dutch invasion and capture of the Portuguese fort in 1633. The harbor is filled with ships and armies are shown rushing to defend the fort. Published by Gregorio Leti.

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Condition: B+

Nice impression with narrow original margin at top. One small worm track in the lower margin, and a couple of tiny spots in the map.

Estimate: $325 - $375

Sold for: $800

Closed on 7/18/2007

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