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Auction 95, Lot 362

"Plate XLII", Bry, Theodore de

Subject: Brazil

Period: 1593 (circa)

Publication: Grand Voyages, Part III

Color: Black & White

Size:
7.9 x 6.4 inches
20.1 x 16.3 cm
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Fascinating battle scene between two warring tribes in canoes. In the recount of Hans Stanten, he tells of this battle in which he was forced to participate. Stanten can be scene in the top canoe on the right firing an arrow. On a full sheet of German text.

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Condition: A

Paper replaced in margin not affecting text or image.

Estimate: $150 - $180

Sold for: $130

Closed on 6/13/2001

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