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Auction 121, Lot 396

"S. Salvador", Anon.

Subject: Brazil

Period: 1690 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.7 x 9 inches
32.3 x 22.9 cm
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Crisply engraved view of the Dutch fleet in the Baya de Todos los Sanctos attacking the town of San Salvador and the Portuguese merchant fleet in 1624. The buildings are clustered on a crest of the bay. Published by Gregorio Letie.

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Condition: B

Nice impression with some minor foxing.

Estimate: $250 - $300

Sold for: $180

Closed on 9/26/2007

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