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Auction 141, Lot 331
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"Chili, Paraguay, Bresil, Amazones, et Perou", Brion de la Tour/Desnos

Subject: South America

Period: 1766 (dated)

Publication: Atlas General, Civil et Ecclesiastique…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.3 x 11 inches
31.2 x 27.9 cm
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This lovely map covers all of the continent except the extreme northern coast. It details the course of the Amazon River and locates major cities as well as small villages. The mythical Lac Parima is depicted in Guayane and the Falklands are here named Is. Malouines. The map features a large decorative title cartouche and is surrounded by a decorative rococo-style border, printed from a separate plate as the map.

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Condition: B+

Original color on watermarked paper with faint toning and offsetting along the centerfold.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $65

Closed on 9/5/2012

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