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nThe ship with the Argonauts sails towards the Bosphorus. Finally, they saw the dangerous rocks called Symplegaden, guarding the entrance to Bosphorus. Phineus had said: "When a ship tries to pass the rocks, they will crash on the ship. There is only one way. Let a dove fly for you and when the rocks fall on its tail, row with all your strength. Only then can we pass before the rocks fall again."
nEtching and engraving by Bernard Picart (1673-1733), within a very beautifully decorated rim.nnGood condition. Paper slightly soiled, with some light creases. The margin on the left is slightly irregular. Some light spots in the margins. Verso: blank.nnSee also the photos.nnSecured shipment.2023-02-21 14:12:182023-02-21 20:38:04 67503141
