[Brazil] [Commelin, Isaac]

[Copper-Engraved Map] T'Neemen Van de Suyker Prysen Inde Bay de Tode Los Santos Anno 1627

[Amsterdam], [Jodocus Janssonius], 1652. 1 sheet. Hand-colored copper-engraved map. 11 x 14.5 inches. Double-page copper engraved plate from "Fredrick Hendrick Van Nassauw Prince Van Orangien Zyn Leven En Bedryf." (page 31). Labeled "Fol. 23" along bottom edge. Image Depicts the Dutch fleet under Piet Heyn capturing the fort at the entrance to the Baia de Todos os Santos. When Spanish Crown and the Kingdom of Portugal formed a dynastic union (1580-1640), uniting the entire Iberian peninsula, as well as their colonies, the Dutch saw their opportunity to take advangage of Portuguese weakness by attacking their colonies, occupying large sections of Brazil including the whole Brazilian northeast, and in 1630 capturing Recife and Olinda in the captaincy of Pernambuco, the largest and richest sugar-producing area in the world. About very good, margins cut to neat line, edges lightly browned and soiled, few small chips along edges, two small tears repaired on th verso, some staining on reverse, image sharp.

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Book number: 44393

Catalogue: Latin America

Keywords: Brazil, Maps, , Latin America, Military History, South America, Brazil, Maps, Brazil, Dutch Portuguese War Portugal, Map Military History

[Brazil] [Commelin, Isaac]

[Copper-Engraved Map] Afbeeldinghe Van Pariba Ende Forten

[Amsterdam], [Jodocus Janssonius], 1652. 1 sheet. Copper engraving. 11 x 14.25 inches. Double-page copper engraved plate from "Fredrick Hendrick Van Nassauw Prince Van Orangien Zyn Leven En Bedryf." (page 268). Labeled "Fol. 209" in top left corner. Image depicts the Dutch fleet on the River Paraiba in Brazil, and the Portuguese defenses. When Spanish Crown and the Kingdom of Portugal formed a dynastic union (1580-1640), uniting the entire Iberian peninsula, as well as their colonies, the Dutch saw their opportunity to take advangage of Portuguese weakness by attacking their colonies, occupying large sections of Brazil including the whole Brazilian northeast, and in 1630 capturing Recife and Olinda in the captaincy of Pernambuco, the largest and richest sugar-producing area in the world. About very good, edges reinforced, centerfold repaired on verso but still split, margins cut close to neat line, pin prick, edge wear, occasional soiling, one small ink burn near title.

Kaaterskill BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 44395

Catalogue: Latin America

Keywords: Brazil, Maps, , Latin America, Military History, South America, Brazil, Maps, Dutch Portuguese War Portugal, Map Military History

[Brazil] [Commelin, Isaac]

[Copper-Engraved Map] Povo. Villa D Olinda D Pernambuco [Prise de la Forte Ville Olinda, Située Au Brasil En la Capitanie de Parnamboucq]

[Amsterdam], [Jodocus Janssonius], 1652. 1 sheet. Copper engraved map. 11.75 x 13.5 inches. Double-page copper engraved plate from "Fredrick Hendrick Van Nassauw Prince Van Orangien Zyn Leven En Bedryf." (page 128). Labeled "Fig. 10, Fol. 100" in top left corner. The two views depict the 1630 attack on the Portuguese city of Olinda in Brazil, by the Dutch. When Spanish Crown and the Kingdom of Portugal formed a dynastic union (1580-1640), uniting the entire Iberian peninsula, as well as their colonies, the Dutch saw their opportunity to take advangage of Portuguese weakness by attacking their colonies, occupying large sections of Brazil including the whole Brazilian northeast, and in 1630 capturing Recife and Olinda in the captaincy of Pernambuco, the largest and richest sugar-producing area in the world. Very good, edges reinforced on verso, light soiling, mostly to margins, minor foxing, dampstained along bottom edge, image clean.

Kaaterskill BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 44394

Catalogue: Latin America

Keywords: Brazil, Maps, , Latin America, Military History, South America, Brazil, Maps, Brazil, Dutch Portuguese War Portugal, Map Military History