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Auction 175, Lot 193
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"A King of Florida Consulting His Magician Previous to His Going to Battle", Moore, John Hamilton

Subject: Florida, Natives

Period: 1780 (circa)

Publication: A New and Complete Collection of Voyages and Travels

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.9 x 6.5 inches
25.1 x 16.5 cm
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This engraving depicts a Native American Chief kneeling before a contorted man on a shield surrounded by symbols. Native American soldiers stand in the background, many armed with breastplates, bows and arrows, and war clubs. This engraving appeared in John Hamilton Moore's (which may be a fictitious name) history of voyages, which was published by Alexander Hogg.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.MOOR-1a .

Condition: A

A nice impression with minor soiling and foxing in the blank margins.

Estimate: $150 - $180

Sold for: $110

Closed on 11/13/2019

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