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Auction 191, Lot 410

"Castille Neuve ou Castille d'Or", Mallet, Alain Manesson

Subject: Northern South America

Period: 1683 (published)

Publication: Description de l'Univers

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.3 x 6 inches
10.9 x 15.2 cm
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This little map covers the northern portion of South America including present-day Colombia and Venezuela, extending to the Greater Antilles. The path of the Amazon River is prominently shown along the bottom of the map. French text on verso.

References: Pastoureau, MANESSON-MALLET I A [655].

Condition: B+

A crisp impression on a lightly toned sheet with a bunch of grapes watermark and a damp stain along the top edge of the sheet.

Estimate: $95 - $120

Sold for: $60

Closed on 2/8/2023

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