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Auction 117, Lot 403

"Guiane divisee en Guiane et Caribane", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: South America - Northern

Period: 1699 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.8 x 7.9 inches
27.4 x 20.1 cm
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This is fine map covers the coastline from Trinidad to the mouth of the Amazon River. The interior is dominated by the huge, mythical lake (Parime) with the legendary city of El Dorado (Manoa el Dorado) on its shores. The map is very detailed, particularly along the coastline, and handsomely decorated with a large title cartouche.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $170

Closed on 12/6/2006

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