Striking map covering the known coastal region of Chile from approximately Antofagasta in the north to Cabo Gallegos in the south. The Andes are shown prominently, with two live volcanoes in the vicinity of Villarrica. Beyond the mountains, in what is now Argentina, is a large unnamed (and non existent) lake with the cities of Mendoza and San Juan - with San Juan incorrectly placed to the south of Mendoza. Otherwise, the map is surprisingly accurate for its age with many recognizable place names: La Serena, S. Iago (Santiago), Concepcion, Valdivia, and the Gulf of Ancud are all located. Decorated with two large cartouches, two compass roses, ships, and sea monsters. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #9920:1.1.

Condition: B+

A crisp impression with full contemporary color. The sheet has been backed with archival tissue, repairing a tear that enters the border at top right and a centerfold separation in the bottom blank margin. There is light uneven toning and minor extraneous creasing in the upper corners.