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Auction 199, Lot 334
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"Veroveringe van Rio Grande in Brasil. Anno 1633", Leti, Gregorio

Subject: Northern Brazil

Period: 1690 (published)

Publication: Teatro Belgico

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14.9 x 11.1 inches
37.8 x 28.2 cm
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A bird's-eye view of the fort (present-day Natal) at the mouth of the Rio Potengi showing the Dutch invasion and capture of the Portuguese fort in 1633. The harbor is filled with ships and armies are shown rushing to defend the fort. Published by Gregorio Leti, this scene is copied from an earlier publication, circa 1640.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.LETI-2a #51.

Condition: A

A crisp impression, issued folding on a bright, watermarked sheet with a couple of short printer's creases at top and minor offsetting.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 9/11/2024

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