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Auction 162, Lot 405
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"Typus Geographicus Chili a Paraguay Freti Magellanici &c...", Homann Heirs

Subject: Southern South America

Period: 1733 (dated)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.1 x 18.9 inches
56.1 x 48 cm
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This handsome, detailed map covering the southern part of the continent is based on the cartography of Delisle and the information gleaned from the voyages of Brouwer, Narbouroug, and Beauchesne. Filled with information of settlements, missions, forests, rivers, volcanoes, and mountains. In the lower right corner is an inset plan of the city of Santiago, and in the lower left corner is a decorative title cartouche incorporating an erupting volcano.

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Condition: B+

Original color on watermarked paper with toning along the centerfold and a light damp stain at top.

Estimate: $275 - $350

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Closed on 4/26/2017

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