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Auction 105, Lot 279
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"Carte du Paraguay, du Chili Detroit de Magellan & Terre de Feu: dans l'Amerique Meridionale", Visscher, Nicolas

Subject: South America - Southern

Period: 1686 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.7 x 19.7 inches
57.7 x 50 cm
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A large, handsome map of the southern part of the continent with good interior detail for the period. The routes of 18th century explorations are shown along with notations concerning their discoveries. A large title cartouche, compass rose and a tiny ship decorate the map. This is the scarce first edition by Visscher, not the Covens & Mortier issue.

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Condition: B

Dark impression and original color. Two small repairs in inset. Some cracking along green due to oxidation, stabilized on verso with tissue.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Sold for: $220

Closed on 12/3/2003

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