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Muteczuma. Rex ultimus Mexicanorum.

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  • PUBLISHER: Published London.

  • MEDIUM: Copper plate engraving.

    DATE: 1671

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 11 1/2 x 7" (290 x 175 mm).

  • DESCRIPTION: From John Ogilby's "America." One of the most widely circulated 17th century works devoted to America, it covered the early conquest and history of Mexico in detail. Striking example of this famous portrait of Montezuma, the last king of the Aztecs. Montezuma is shown in full war dress, with a picture of part of modern Mexico City behind him.

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  • CONDITION: Good condition.

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