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Auction 172, Lot 362
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"Le Chili et les Provinces qui Composent Celle de Rio de la Plata avec les Terres Magellanique", Fer, Nicolas de

Subject: Southern South America

Period: 1705 (dated)

Publication: L'Atlas Curieux ou le Monde

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.3 x 8.6 inches
33.8 x 21.8 cm
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This map shows detail mostly confined along the coastlines, but there are some inland features including rivers, lakes, marshes and the locations of missions. The Andes are noted as a vast volcanic cordillera. A table of longitudes and latitudes of key cities and the publisher's imprint are presented on a large chest, which is also supporting a globe, compass and armillary sphere. Finely engraved by Charles Inselin.

References: Pastoureau, FER I [114].

Condition: B+

Light toning and minor soiling with a short printer's crease at top right.

Estimate: $180 - $210

Sold for: $90

Closed on 4/17/2019

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