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Auction 202, Lot 282
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"St. Francisco de Campeche Petite Ville de l'Audience de Mexique, dans l'Amerique", Aa, Pieter van der

Subject: San Francisco de Campeche, Mexico

Period: 1729 (circa)

Publication: La Galerie Agreable du Monde

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14.1 x 11.4 inches
35.8 x 29 cm
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This dramatic view of San Francisco de Campeche in the Yucatan shows numerous warships fighting in the foreground and firing on the fort. A numbered key at the bottom identifies the important sites, and a ribbon-style title cartouche fills the sky. This view first appeared in Montanus' important work on the New World. Van der Aa's rare edition has an expanded title.

References: Phillips (Atlases) #3485 v.63-8.

Condition: B+

A sharp impression with light foxing.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $90

Closed on 2/12/2025

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