These three matched maps cover the entire Brazilian coastline and show the capitaincies or hereditary harbor offices. The first map, Carte du Bresil Prem. Partie Depuis la Riviere des Amazones…, (12.6 x 9.3"), covers from the mouth of the Amazon to Baía de Todos os Santos. Only coastal detail is shown with the interior region noted as being unknown and the domain of the Tapuyas Indian nation. The second, Suite du Bresil, Depuis la Baie de Tous les Saints Jusqu'a St. Paul… (6.5 x 9.2"), covers from Salvador to Santos, and the third, Suite du Bresil... (6.7 x 9.2"), continues to Maldonado in Uruguay. Both of these maps have more interior detail. The maps were engraved by A. van Krevelt.

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Condition: A

Crisp impressions with contemporary color on bright sheets with a hint of soiling and light toning along the edges of the sheets. The first sheet has a fleur-de-lis watermark.