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West Indies Title: de Vaste Kust Van Cheribichi door Alonzo D' Ojeda Van't Eylant Cubagua Besogt. Cartographer: Van der Aa, Pieter Published: Leyden, van der Aa, Date: 1720-30 Size: [15,6 x 23 cm] Technic: Copper-engraving / Uncolored Description: Published in Leyden in Pieter van der Aa's "Zee- En Land-reysen Des Dapperen des Ferdinand Cortes ..." Engraved after Alfonso d' Ojeda, published in the travelbook by van der Aa, which describes the discoveries in the West-Indies and Central America after Ferdinand Cortez. The map shows detailed the coastline of Venezuela as well many of the islands (Curacao, Aruba, Margarita Barbardos, Trinidad and many other small islands); in the upper left corner an allegoric scene with Spanish conquerors next to the title cartouche. A fine copy in a dark impression, full margins as published. Notes: Condition: Excellent Reference: Price: /
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