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Auction 95, Lot 367

"Batavia", Anon.

Subject: Indonesia

Period: 1670 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.2 x 6.6 inches
28.4 x 16.8 cm
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Fine copper engraved view of the city of Jakarta as seen from the sea. Batavia was the principal trading port of the Dutch East India company and the harbor is shown filled with Dutch ships. Title in a ribbon cartouche. Folds as issued. Lovely later color.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $275 - $300

Unsold

Closed on 6/13/2001

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