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Auction 169, Lot 332
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"Nombre de Dios, Gelegen Tusschen Zuid en Noord Amerika, aen de Noordzee / Nominis Divini Fanum, Isthmi Americani Oppidulum Septentrionale Mare Respiciens", Schenk, Pierre

Subject: Nombre de Dios, Panama

Period: 1700 (circa)

Publication: Hecatompolis, sive Totius Orbis Terrarum…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.2 x 8.3 inches
25.9 x 21.1 cm
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This is a rare view from Schenk's important town atlas. This striking view of Nombre de Dios shows a variety of ships with the large galleon in the foreground firing its cannon. Nombre de Dios was located east of Portobelo along the northern coast of Panama, and was established to protect the Spanish Silver fleet.

References: Kapp (MCC-73) #34; Shirley (BL Atlases) T.SCHE-1a #97.

Condition: A

A nice impression on a sturdy sheet with minor marginal soiling.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $1,000

Closed on 9/12/2018

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