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Auction 143, Lot 390

"Carte du Paraguay et des Pays Voisins", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: Paraguay

Period: 1756 (dated)

Publication: L'Histoire Generale des Voyages

Color: Black & White

Size:
12.2 x 8 inches
31 x 20.3 cm
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Detailed chart covering the region of northern Argentina with Paraguay, Uruguay, southern Brazil and part of Bolivia and Chile. The mythical Lac des Xareyes is shown as the source of the La Plata River at the top of the map, and Buenos Aires is shown at the bottom. The title is contained within a garland style cartouche.

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Condition: B+

There is minor extraneous creasing and a couple of small spots in the image.

Estimate: $90 - $120

Sold for: $45

Closed on 2/13/2013

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