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Auction 169, Lot 325
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"Haven van Aquapulco in t Coninkryk van Nova Spagnien, in de Zuyd Zee", Valentyn, Francois

Subject: Acapulco, Mexico

Period: 1726 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14 x 10.5 inches
35.6 x 26.7 cm
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A finely engraved plan of the harbor, fort and village of Acapulco drawn from a hilltop vantage point looking out to sea. Several galleons are pictured approaching or anchored in the harbor. A lettered key identifies several points of interest.

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Condition: A

A nice impression with a fleur-de-lis watermark, three small worm holes that have been professionally infilled, and scattered foxing confined to the blank margins.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $200

Closed on 9/12/2018

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