Sanson's important map of the Portuguese possessions in Brazil. The coastal regions were divided by the Portuguese Crown into fourteen Capitaineries, or hereditary harbor offices. The holders of these grants, called donees (donatários), were responsible for their defense and development. The largely unknown interior is conveniently covered by the decorative floral title cartouche. Published by Pierre Mariette and engraved by J. Somer.

References: Pastoureau, SANSON V A [95].

Condition: B+

A sharp impression with contemporary outline color on a bright sheet with a large coat of arms watermark with the initials "PF." There are light stains to the right of the title cartouche and remnants of hinge tape on verso.