This copper engraving is from a remarkable series of publications, illustrating voyages of discovery and travels of exploration to various parts of the world. The project was begun by Theodore de Bry of Frankfurt, in 1590 and was to continue for another 54 years. They became known collectively as the Grands Voyages (to America and the West Indies) and the Petits Voyages (to the Orient and the East Indies). De Bry died after the first six parts of the Grands Voyages were completed. The project was completed initially by his widow and two sons, Johann Theodore de Bry and Johann Israel de Bry, then by his son-in-law, Matthaus Merian in 1644.

This engraving shows British Captain Samuel Argall (1580-1626) in negotiations with the Chickahominy Indians. The Chickahominy tribe inhabited the Tidewater area of Virginia, and helped the English settlers in Jamestown survive their first few winters. In 1614, the Chickahominy signed a treaty with the English, pledging warriors to help the English fight the Spanish colonies in Florida and the South. Full sheet with German text measures 9.2 x 13.5".

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Condition: A

Nice impression and color with marginal soiling and a few tiny tears along the edges of the sheet.