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"Brasilia", Wytfliet, Cornelis

Subject: Brazil

Period: 1605 (published)

Publication: Histoire Universelle des Indes Occidentales et Orientales…

Color: Hand Color

Size:

11.3 x 9 inches
28.7 x 22.9 cm

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This early map portrays the coastal areas of Brazil. There are place names around the coast, while the interior remains unexplored. The strapwork cartouche rests on the Tropic of Capricorn.

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Condition: B

Infilled worm track at center not affecting the engraved surface. Some extraneous creasing.

Estimate: $600 - $700

Sold for: $450

Closed on 9/20/2006

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"Brasilia", Wytfliet, Cornelis

Subject: Brazil

Period: 1605 (published)

Publication: Histoire Universelle des Indes Occidentales et Orientales…

Color: Hand Color

Size:

11.3 x 9 inches
28.7 x 22.9 cm

This early map portrays the coastal areas of Brazil. There are place names around the coast, while the interior remains unexplored. The strapwork cartouche rests on the Tropic of Capricorn.

References:

Condition: B

Infilled worm track at center not affecting the engraved surface. Some extraneous creasing.

Estimate: $600 - $700

Sold for: $450

Closed on 9/20/2006

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"Brasilia", Wytfliet, Cornelis

Subject: Brazil

Period: 1605 (published)

Publication: Histoire Universelle des Indes Occidentales et Orientales…

Color: Hand Color

Size:

11.3 x 9 inches28.7 x 22.9 cm

This early map portrays the coastal areas of Brazil. There are place names around the coast, while the interior remains unexplored. The strapwork cartouche rests on the Tropic of Capricorn.

References:

Condition: B

Infilled worm track at center not affecting the engraved surface. Some extraneous creasing.

Estimate: $600 - $700

Sold for: $450

Closed on 9/20/2006

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11.3 x 9 inches
28.7 x 22.9 cm