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Auction 155, Lot 384

"S. Salvador", Leti, Gregorio

Subject: San Salvador, Brazil

Period: 1690 (published)

Publication: Teatro Belgico

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.7 x 9.1 inches
32.3 x 23.1 cm
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This nicely engraved view shows the Dutch fleet in the Baya de Todos los Sanctos attacking the town of San Salvador and the Portuguese merchant fleet in 1624. The buildings are clustered on a crest of the bay.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.LETI-2a #45.

Condition: B+

A crisp impression on watermarked paper with attractive color and light scattered foxing.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $150

Closed on 11/18/2015

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