"Carte de l'Amerique Meridionale, pour l Histoire Generale des Voyages in 80", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

This version of Bellin's fine map of South America is larger than the more common version prepared for Prevost's history of voyages. The map provides nice detail of rivers, lakes, mountain ranges, and settlements, with a large section of the interior of Brazil left mostly blank. A small remnant of the mythical L. Parima still appears adjacent to Guiana. The chart includes an ornamental title cartouche that incorporates overflowing cornucopias into the design to represent the wealth of the continent.

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Condition: B+

A nice impression, issued folding, now flat, with a small medallion watermark. There is light foxing, faint toning along one fold, and a short tear near the center that has been backed on verso with archival material.