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Auction 194, Lot 364

"Le Paraguayr, le Chili. La Terre, et les Isles Magellanicques. Tirees de Diverses Relations", Sanson/Mariette

Subject: Southern South America

Period: 1656 (dated)

Publication: Cartes Generales de Toutes les Parties du Monde...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.9 x 16 inches
50.5 x 40.6 cm
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Superb map of the southern part of the continent by the influential French cartographer. Particular emphasis is given to the river systems and the numerous volcanoes strung along the Nevadas los Andes. There is also a great amount of detail in Paraguay where the large, mythical Lago de los Xarayes forms the headwaters of the River Plata. Title is enclosed in a bold Greek key style cartouche. Engraved by Jean Somer.

References: Pastoureau, SANSON V A [96].

Condition: B+

A sharp impression on a bright sheet with a bunch of grapes medallion watermark. There is light foxing, marginal soiling, and a few extraneous creases that have been pressed flat. There are professional repairs to short separations along the centerfold at top and bottom and to a few small chips and tears along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 9/13/2023

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