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Matroosen victorie. Opgedragen aan de Franse en Spaanse admiraals. Vygos cagados. “Gedrukt voor de Hollandse waterleeuwen, die niet veel acht slaan op ‘t Franse schreeuwen”. 1702 s.n., broadside, c. 37,5 x 27 cm. In good condition.

Estimation : 250 / 400
Adjudication : 750 €
Description
Dutch broadside “satirising the Spanish and French after the victory of the British and Dutch fleet at the Battle of Vigo Bay (October 1702) with an etching showing an ox loaded with treasure defecating onto a Spaniard and a Frenchman.  Engraved title and inscriptions, and with letterpress title and verses in two columns.” (British Museum). The engraving is often ascribed to Romeyn de Hooghe.
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