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ST MARTIN CARIBBEAN 1673 Arnold MONTANUS RARE LARGE ANTIQUE VIEW 17TH CENTURY
$ 290.39
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Description
Title of the view:"DE STADT ST MARTIN"
Very unusual copper engraved view of St Martin island, in Caribbean,
by Arnoldus MONTANUS (1625-1683).
The view represents a naval battle in the harbour of present-day Philipsburg in the Bay of St Martin. The plate depicts one of the attempts by the Dutch to recapture Saint-Martin after the Spanish conquest of the island in 1633.
Size with margins :
36,4 x 31 cm / 14,1 x 12,2 inches
Condition :
an old and clever repair in the right side of the plate, but good condition.
Edition :
from "Die unbekante Neue Welt, oder Beschreibung des Welt-teils Amerika, und des Sud-Landes"
Amsterdam, edited by Jacob von Meurs,
XVIIe century, 1673, 1st Edition
Arnoldus Montanus was a Dutch teacher and author. He published books on theology, history, and geography.
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Due to the age an type of paper, some imperfections are to be expected. Please examine the images provided carefully, and if you have any questions please ask and we will be happy to help you