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Auction 181, Lot 376

"Paskaarte van 't Zuydelyckste Deel van America. Van Cabo St. Antonio, tot Caep de Hoorn, 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:
21.2 x 16.8 inches
53.8 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 nice impression on a lightly toned sheet with several large dampstains, a couple of short tears along the edges of the sheet, and an old paper repair on bottom centerfold.

Estimate: $475 - $600

Sold for: $400

Closed on 2/10/2021

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