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Auction 166, Lot 378

"Paskaarte van 't Zuydelyckste Deel van America, van Cabo St. Antonio, tot Caep de Hoern, en de inde Zuyd-Zee, tot B. de Tongoy", Doncker, Henrick

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
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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.

Estimate: $475 - $600

Sold for: $350

Closed on 2/14/2018

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