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Auction 135, Lot 367
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"Havana, Ville capitale de l'Isle de Cuba en Amerique", Aa, Pieter van der

Subject: Havana, Cuba

Period: 1729 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
14 x 11.3 inches
35.6 x 28.7 cm
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A splendid engraving of the bustling Cuban capital and the famous El Morro fortress. Although a somewhat imaginary and exotic concept of the city with grand churches, the lively composition depicts the importance of this well-fortified town and thriving port on the Spanish trade route. The foreground is filled with naval activity including a richly decorated galleon firing a salute. This view first appeared in Montanus' important work on the New World. Van der Aa's rare edition has an expanded title.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $750 - $850

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Closed on 2/16/2011

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