Subject: Southern South America
Period: 1660 (circa)
Publication: De Zee-Atlas ofte Water-Waerelt
Color: Hand Color
Size:
21 x 16.8 inches
53.3 x 42.7 cm
Very striking sea chart depicting the southern part of South America from the Rio de la Plata to Tierra del Fuego, showing the Straits of Magellan and Le Maire. The chart is embellished with a compass rose, two sailing galleons, and a title cartouche featuring putti.
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Condition: B+
A dark impression with light printer's ink residue, some extraneous creases, and professional repairs to some separations along the centerfold.