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Auction 188, Lot 310
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"'T Landschap Cumana, Tussen Golfo de Venezuela en Rio de Paria Gelegen", Aa, Pieter van der

Subject: Venezuela

Period: 1706 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8.5 x 5.9 inches
21.6 x 15 cm
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The finely engraved map of Venezuela extends east past the Orinoco River to the Essequibo River, and locates key cities, including San Cristobal, Merida, and Cumana. The ABC Islands and the Windward Islands are shown up to St. Lucia. The map depicts the region traveled by Hernan Cortes, a Spanish Conquistador who conquered Mexico circa 1520 and caused the fall of the Aztec Empire. Decorated with a compass rose and title cartouche featuring natives and indigenous animals.

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Condition: B+

A dark impression on a lightly toned sheet.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $60

Closed on 6/22/2022

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