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Auction 122, Lot 419

"'T Neemen van de Suykor Prysen in de Bay de Todo los Santos", Anon.

Subject: Brazil

Period: 1690 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14.6 x 11 inches
37.1 x 27.9 cm
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Nice copper engraving shows the Dutch fleet capturing the fort at the entrance to the Baia de Todos os Santos, in 1627. Large inset plan of the bay is depicted in a scroll above the scene. Title in strapwork cartouche. Published by Gregorio Letie.

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Condition: B+

Lightly toned with a few minor rust spots.

Estimate: $325 - $400

Sold for: $275

Closed on 12/5/2007

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