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Plate from De Bry's America 1619
Plate from De Bry's America 1619
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Author: De Bry, Johann Theodore
Title: Engraved plate from his "Americae Pars Decima" depicting a negotiation with the Chickahominy elders
Place Published: Oppenheim
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Date Published: 1619
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Single leaf. Engraved image, approximately 15x18 cm (6x7"), title above and descriptive text below. Overall approximately 32x22 cm (12½x8¾").



"Seated on a mat, Captain Samuel Argall negotiates a treaty with the Chickahominy, who were somewhat independent of Powhatan and ruled by a council of elders. One of the elders speaks to the gathered Chickahominy about the treaty, and a killed deer and two birds are presented at lower right. In the background, the colonists receive the benefits of peaceful relations, tribute and trade." (Virginia Historical Society website).

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Some creasing and light wear; very good
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Plate from De Bry's America 1619

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