BRAZIL FORT WILLIAM 1673 Arnold MONTANUS LARGE ANTIQUE VIEW 17TH CENTURY

Description

Title of the view:
"ARX PRINCIPIS GUILJELMI"
Large antique copper engraved view of the Dutch Fort William, in northeast Brazil, near Recife,
by Arnoldus MONTANUS (1625-1683).
Olinda is located in the background.
Size with margins :
38 x 31 cm / 14,9 x 12,2 inches
Condition :
good condition, the left and right margins cleverly extended.
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.
His work is considered as the first encyclopedia of the Americas, with maps, views and portraits.
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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