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Auction 186, Lot 716

"De Stadt Tripolis / La Ville de Tripoli", Dapper, Olivier

Subject: Tripoli, Libya

Period: 1686 (circa)

Publication: Naukeurige Beschrijvinge der Afrikaensche

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.6 x 10.3 inches
34.5 x 26.2 cm
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Copper engraved view of the fort and port at Tripoli with a sea battle in the foreground. The title cartouche is composed of firing canons and military flags.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.DAPP-1c.

Condition: A

A sharp impression with a Strasbourg Lily watermark and a few minor spots.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $60

Closed on 2/9/2022

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