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"Pais qui sont aux Environs de la Riviere de la Plata et du Pais des Patagons", Mallet, Alain Manesson

Subject: South America

Period: 1684 (circa)

Publication: Beschreibung des Gantzen Welt-Kreisses...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
3.9 x 5.7 inches
9.9 x 14.5 cm
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This map shows nearly the entire continent but focuses on the region of the River de la Plata. The title cartouche, which obscures the northern part of the continent, is flanked by putti, snakes, a lizard and a turtle. Four ships sail in the seas, two engaged in a battle. Blank verso.

References: King (2nd ed.) pp. 152-53; Pastoureau, MANESSON-MALLET I B.

Condition: A

A few spots of foxing along the sheet's edges, otherwise fine.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $100

Closed on 6/19/2024

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