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Auction 197, Lot 359

"L'America Meridionale Nuovamente Corretta, et Accresciuta Secondo le Relationi Piu Moderne...", Sanson/Rossi

Subject: South America

Period: 1677 (dated)

Publication: Mercurio Geografico...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21.8 x 15.6 inches
55.4 x 39.6 cm
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This attractive map of South America is based upon Sanson's map of the region. The relatively unknown Amazon region is left without speculation. However, the mythical Lag. Di Parime, with Manoa Dorado (city of gold) on its western shore, appears in Guyana. The various captaincy settlements in Brazil are named and there is considerable detail of towns and cities. The decorative title cartouche is engraved on a blanket held up by two Indians. This is the first state, engraved by Giorgio Widman.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.ROSS-1a #7.

Condition: B

Contemporary outline color on a sheet with a Paschal lamb watermark. There is moderate toning and dampstaining.

Estimate: $300 - $375

Sold for: $250

Closed on 4/24/2024

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