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Auction 100, Lot 257

"Carte de la Terre Ferme, du Perou, du Bresil, et du Pays des Amazones…", Delisle/Covens & Mortier

Subject: South America - Northern

Period: 1730 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.8 x 19 inches
57.9 x 48.3 cm
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Large, graphic map of the northern part of South America. It is filled with place names and notations speculating about the Indian tribes and the tributaries to the Amazon. Large French style decorative title cartouche.

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Condition: A

Crisp impression with expert paper restoration in blank margins.

Estimate: $375 - $425

Sold for: $375

Closed on 9/12/2002

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