Subject: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Period: 1757 (published)
Publication: L'Histoire Generale des Voyages
Color: Black & White
Size:
11 x 7 inches
27.9 x 17.8 cm
Two maps by Bellin, known for his accuracy.
1) This early plan of Buenos Aires is laid out in blocks with unnamed streets. A few important buildings are named and the fort is prominently shown on the coast with its ramparts well delineated. Embellished with large compass in the bay and a rococo-style title cartouche that incorporates a distance scale.
2) This chart details the mouth of the Rio de la Plata with Buenos Aires shown on a grid plan. The bay is marked with soundings, anchorages, and shoals. Decorative rococo-style title cartouche with distance scale.
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Condition:
The former is fine (A+). The latter has some soiling or toning near center fold line (B+).