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Spanish conquistadors discovering victims of human sacrifices among the Incas (?). Etching by A.C.F. Villerey after N. Vallain.
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Spanish conquistadors discovering victims of human sacrifices among the Incas (?). Etching by A.C.F. Villerey after N. Vallain.

Nanine Vallain

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Lettering: Horribles sacrifices des Indiens. Mme. Valain d. ; F. Villerey s. Bears numbers: Tome III page 8.

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