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Auction 143, Lot 377
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"Afbeeldinge vande Cabo St. Augustin met haer forten", Commelin, Isaac

Subject: Cabo Santo Agostinho, Brazil

Period: 1645 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14.7 x 10.9 inches
37.3 x 27.7 cm
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This fine bird's-eye view portrays the Dutch fleet and the fortresses at Cabo Santo Agostinho. The strapwork title cartouche incorporates a numbered key identifying four locations.

References:

Condition: A

Issued folding, now pressed on watermarked paper. A binding trim at bottom left has been professionally repaired to accommodate framing.

Estimate: $550 - $650

Sold for: $400

Closed on 2/13/2013

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