An attractive copper engraving showing the Dutch fleet, under the command of Hendrick Corneliszoon Loncq, capturing the region in 1630 from the Portuguese. At top is a view of Povo and Olinda as seen from the sea. At bottom is a large bird's-eye view of the region, filled with ships.
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Condition: B+
Bottom margin trimmed to neatline at lower left, as issued. There is a little faint uneven toning.