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Auction 155, Lot 381

"Veroveringe van Rio Grande in Brasil. Anno 1633", Leti, Gregorio

Subject: Northern Brazil

Period: 1690 (published)

Publication: Teatro Belgico

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14.8 x 11.1 inches
37.6 x 28.2 cm
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A bird's-eye view of the fort (present-day Natal) at the mouth of the Rio Potengi showing the Dutch invasion and capture of the Portuguese fort in 1633. The harbor is filled with ships and armies are shown rushing to defend the fort.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.LETI-2a #51.

Condition: A

A crisp impression on watermarked paper with attractive color and a few tiny paper flaws. Issued folding, now pressed with the margin extended at top and top left to accommodate framing.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 11/18/2015

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