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Auction 175, Lot 319

"Afbeeldinge vande Cabo St. Augustin met haer Forten", Leti, Gregorio

Subject: Cabo Santo Agostinho, Brazil

Period: 1645 (circa)

Publication: Teatro Belgico...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14 x 10.7 inches
35.6 x 27.2 cm
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This fine bird's-eye view portrays the Dutch fleet and the fortresses at Cabo Santo Agostinho. Published by Gregorio Letie, this scene is copied from an earlier publication, circa 1640. It is interesting to note that the image has been reversed during the engraving process, so the map is a mirror image of reality.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.LETI-2a #50.

Condition: A

A dark impression on a bright sheet with light printer's ink residue.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 11/13/2019

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