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Auction 105, Lot 274
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"Paraguay, o Prov. de Rio de la Plata cum Regionibus Adiacentibus Tucuman et Sta. Cruz de la Sierra", Blaeu, (Family)

Subject: South America - Central

Period: 1640 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19 x 14.7 inches
48.3 x 37.3 cm
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Superb map of the region including the Paraguay River basin and the Peru-Chilean coast with Lake Titicaca. The Rio de la Plata is boldly shown with many large islands in the broad river. Several towns are named including R. Ianeiro, S. Paulo, Buenos Ayres, Medoca, Arica, Potosi and Cusco. Large decorative title cartouche incorporating the distance scales, smaller cartouche with armillary sphere and a large compass rose. A beautiful example with Latin text on verso.

References: Phillips (A) #5938.

Condition: A+

Fine color and impression with wide margins. Short split and tiny tear in margin.

Estimate: $600 - $700

Sold for: $350

Closed on 12/3/2003

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