Price: $850.00
SKU: 64863
PUBLISHER: Published by P. Bertrand, Paris.
MEDIUM: Copper engraving,
DATE: c. 1680.
EDITION SIZE: Image size 9 x 6 3/8" (280 x 163 mm) including text.
DESCRIPTION: Engraved by Nicolas de Larmessin II. Second issue, published by Bertrand rather than Larmessin. This striking image depicts a fictional Native American chief in ceremonial costume. The French text below describes in detail the tribe's vast western region, bounded by Mexico, the River Mississippi, Canada and Norumbega. The people are described as civilized, just and believers in immortality. They dress well, decorating themselves with gold bracelets, feathers and precious stones.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
CONDITION: Good condition. B/W
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