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Auction 122, Lot 766

"De Kruys Kerck op Batavia", Nieuhoff, Johann

Subject: Jakarta Indonesia

Period: 1682 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14.2 x 11.6 inches
36.1 x 29.5 cm
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This interesting engraving shows the Dutch church in the center of Batavia. A crowd of colonists and their servants are gathered in the courtyard.

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Condition: B+

Professional repair on lower centerfold. Minor repaired tear at right into map about 1/2".

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $100

Closed on 12/5/2007

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