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Auction 177, Lot 330

"S. Salvador", Leti, Gregorio

Subject: San Salvador, Brazil

Period: 1690 (published)

Publication: Teatro Belgico

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.6 x 9.1 inches
32 x 23.1 cm
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This nicely engraved view shows the Dutch fleet in the Baya de Todos los Sanctos attacking the town of San Salvador and the Portuguese merchant fleet in 1624. The buildings are clustered on a crest of the bay.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.LETI-2a #45.

Condition: B+

A crisp impression, issued folding on watermarked paper with light foxing and a few small chips and tears along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $125

Closed on 4/29/2020

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