"[Lot of 3 - New World]", Aa, Pieter van der
Subject: Exploration
Period: 1707 (circa)
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Color: Black & White
Size:
7.2 x 5.2 inches
18.3 x 13.2 cm
Three copper engravings illustrating early explorations. 1. A scene from Christopher Columbus' third voyage in 1498 showing a Native American of Trinidad bartering his golden crown for the velvet bonnet of Columbus. 2. A scene from the voyage made by Alonso d'Ojeda and Americo Vespucci in 1499 showing a battle with the Native Americans of Terre Ferme. 3. Another scene from the D'Ojeda/Vespucci voyage depicting D'Ojeda attending a Native American funeral. Size varies slightly.
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Condition: A
Issued folding with a hint of toning and a couple of tiny spots, overall very good.
