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Auction 122, Lot 417
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"S. Salvador", Anon.

Subject: Brazil

Period: 1690 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.6 x 9 inches
32 x 22.9 cm
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This crisply engraved view shows 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+

There are a couple of minor rust spots, else very good.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 12/5/2007

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