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Auction 142, Lot 329

"Das Eylandt Cuba mit Deroselben Gelegenheit", Merian, Matthaus

Subject: Cuba

Period: 1660 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
15.6 x 7.2 inches
39.6 x 18.3 cm
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This scarce engraving of the Dutch and Spanish fleets in Patanca Bay, Cuba illustrates the events in 1628 when the Dutch buccaneer Pieter Hayn captured the Spanish silver fleet. Vignette portraits of General Pieter Hayn and Admiral Cornelius Long overlook the scene with a map of Cuba inset at lower left.

References: cf. Cueto (Cuba) #26.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with minor soiling. Narrow margin at binding side.

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,400

Unsold

Closed on 11/28/2012

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