MONTANUS.. NOVUM AMSTERDAM. 1671

Estimate

1,500 - 2,500 USD

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Description

Novum Amsterdam. London: 1671

Two folio pages (360 x 210 mm). With engraved view of Manhattan. Descriptive text in English. One page matted and framed.

Provenance

Martayan Lan, New York, 2004;
Vogel Collection no. 751.

Literature

Sabin 50089 (for the complete work);
Eno, New York City Views 3; Stokes Vol. 1, Plate 6.

Catalogue Note

One of the earliest obtainable views of Manhattan. The community as it was in 1651. A small village of a few wooden buildings including the town's fort, warehouses, and Governor's residence. People are depicted and an array of boats are pictured both afloat in the harbor and drawn upon the shore. Near the shore, a crowd has gathered. Extracted from John Ogilby's America.