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Auction 102, Lot 521

"Batavia", Anon.

Subject: Indonesia

Period: 1670 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.2 x 6.3 inches
28.4 x 16 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.

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Condition: A+

Folds as issued.

Estimate: $300 - $350

Sold for: $275

Closed on 3/5/2003

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