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"Tocht Naer Nova Zemla in den Jaere MDXCVI", Leti, Gregorio

Subject: Walrus Hunting

Period: 1690 (published)

Publication: Teatro Belgico

Color: Hand Color

Size:

13.3 x 10.3 inches
33.8 x 26.2 cm

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This is a fascinating copper engraving depicts a battle between the crew of a small boat and a large walrus, with ships, polar bears, seals and whales in the background. The event took place on the Barentz expedition to locate a Northern passage to the East Indies in 1596. Engraved by Jan Luyken.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.LETI-2a.

Condition: B+

A crisp, dark impression on watermarked paper with attractive color, a couple of tiny spots, and a stain in the top blank margin. A binding trim at upper right and the top margin have both been replaced with old paper.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 11/18/2015

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"Tocht Naer Nova Zemla in den Jaere MDXCVI", Leti, Gregorio

Subject: Walrus Hunting

Period: 1690 (published)

Publication: Teatro Belgico

Color: Hand Color

Size:

13.3 x 10.3 inches
33.8 x 26.2 cm

This is a fascinating copper engraving depicts a battle between the crew of a small boat and a large walrus, with ships, polar bears, seals and whales in the background. The event took place on the Barentz expedition to locate a Northern passage to the East Indies in 1596. Engraved by Jan Luyken.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.LETI-2a.

Condition: B+

A crisp, dark impression on watermarked paper with attractive color, a couple of tiny spots, and a stain in the top blank margin. A binding trim at upper right and the top margin have both been replaced with old paper.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 11/18/2015

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"Tocht Naer Nova Zemla in den Jaere MDXCVI", Leti, Gregorio

Subject: Walrus Hunting

Period: 1690 (published)

Publication: Teatro Belgico

Color: Hand Color

Size:

13.3 x 10.3 inches33.8 x 26.2 cm

This is a fascinating copper engraving depicts a battle between the crew of a small boat and a large walrus, with ships, polar bears, seals and whales in the background. The event took place on the Barentz expedition to locate a Northern passage to the East Indies in 1596. Engraved by Jan Luyken.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.LETI-2a.

Condition: B+

A crisp, dark impression on watermarked paper with attractive color, a couple of tiny spots, and a stain in the top blank margin. A binding trim at upper right and the top margin have both been replaced with old paper.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 11/18/2015

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13.3 x 10.3 inches
33.8 x 26.2 cm