Subject: Southern Brazil
Period: 1665 (circa)
Publication: De Zee-Atlas ofte Water-Waerelt
Color: Hand Color
Size:
21.3 x 17 inches
54.1 x 43.2 cm
This sea chart covers the coastline of Brazil between Olinda and the Rio de la Plata. Numerous place names of rivers, capes, points, and islands line the coast. The map is adorned with rhumb lines, a compass rose, two sailing ships, and a decorative title cartouche flanked by two explorers with navigation tools.
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Condition: B+
A crisp impression on a lightly toned sheet with faint foxing and an archivally repaired centerfold separation at bottom.