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Auction 96, Lot 511

"Vertooninge van de ontsachlyke Spaansche Krygs vloot, in den Jarre 1588", Luyken, Jan

Subject: Ships

Period: 1700 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.5 x 10.5 inches
34.3 x 26.7 cm
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A very fine view of the great Spanish Armada in a skirmish with the Dutch in their ill-fated campaign in the year 1588. The Armada consisted of over 130 ships and despite their superior force, failed in the attempt to invade England.

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Condition: A

Very faint age toning along centerfold.

Estimate: $300 - $350

Sold for: $350

Closed on 9/12/2001

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