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Auction 151, Lot 411

"Le Paraguay Subdivise en Ses Principales Parties Suivant les Dernieres Relaons", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Central South America

Period: 1700 (circa)

Publication: Description de Tout l'Univers

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.9 x 8.3 inches
27.7 x 21.1 cm
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Boldly engraved map of the region of present day Paraguay, Uruguay, northern Argentina and southern Brazil. The Rio de la Plata is the main feature of the map along with the mountains and volcanoes of the Cordillera de los Andes. A drape-style title cartouche adorns the map. Engraved by Antoine de Winter.

References: Pastoureau, SANSON II F.

Condition: A

A dark, crisp impression with a few minor spots of printer's ink residue. Issued folding with a hint of offsetting.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $55

Closed on 11/19/2014

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