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Auction 182, Lot 430

"[Lot of 2] Carte du Paraguay et des Pays Voisins pour Servir a l'Histoire Generale des Voyages [and] Carte de la Riviere de la Plata pour Servir a l'Histoire Generale des Voyages", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: Central South America

Period: 1756 (circa)

Publication: Histoire Generale des Voyages

Color: Black & White

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Two attractive maps with decorative title cartouches. First is a detailed chart covering the region of northern Argentina with Paraguay, Uruguay, southern Brazil and part of Bolivia and Chile. Second covers the Rio de la Plata with Buenos Aires. The bay is marked with soundings, anchorages, and shoals. Size varies slightly.

A. Carte du Paraguay et des Pays Voisins pour Servir a l'Histoire Generale des Voyages, dated 1756 (12.1 x 8.1"). Condition: Moderate offsetting with a few light damp stains. (B)
B. Carte de la Riviere de la Plata pour Servir a l'Histoire Generale des Voyages, circa 1756 (11.1 x 7.4"). Condition: Minor offsetting. (B+)

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Both are issued folding on watermarked paper. See description above for additional details.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 4/28/2021

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