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Auction 109, Lot 279

"Portus Acapulco", Montanus, Arnoldus

Subject: Mexico

Period: 1671 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
13.8 x 11.2 inches
35.1 x 28.4 cm
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An attractive copper engraved view of Acapulco and its bay. Nice rendering of the town, with fortifications, outlying buildings, ships in the harbor plus others at sea as far out as the horizon. Numerous locals and Europeans in the foreground.

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Condition: A

On hand laid paper with large watermark. Narrow lower margin, as issued.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $85

Closed on 12/1/2004

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