Subject: South America
Period: 1766 (dated)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
20.3 x 14.6 inches
51.6 x 37.1 cm
This lovely map covers all of the continent except the extreme northern coast. It details the course of the Amazon River and locates major cities as well as small villages. The mythical Lac Parima is depicted in Guayane and the Falklands are here named Is. Malouines. Decorated by a rococo-style title cartouche. On a full sheet (22" x 17.5") with text panels at both sides, all surrounded by elaborate decorative borders that include scenes of putti, globes, instruments, etc.
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Condition: B+
A crisp impression on a sturdy sheet with contemporary color. There is light toning along the centerfold and faint offsetting.
