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[Engraving of the printing press of José de Contreras, royal printer]
Miguel Adame, engraver and José de Buendía, author of the publication1701
National Library of Peru
Lima, Peru
Engraving showing Joseph de Contreras y Alvarado in full exercise of his work as a royal printer. His printing press was located in the Plaza Mayor of Lima, like his father's once. The image is found in "Real relationship to the sovereign name and immortal memory of the Catholic King of Spain and Entrepreneur of the Indies, the most serene Lord Don Carlos II. ...".
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- Title: [Engraving of the printing press of José de Contreras, royal printer]
- Creator: Miguel Adame, engraver, José de Buendía, author of the publication
- Date Created: 1701
- Location Created: Lima, Peru
- Type: Engraving
- External Link: BNP Digital Library
- Medium: Intaglio engraving
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