A large, handsome map of the southern part of the continent with good interior detail for the period. The routes of 18th century explorations are shown along with notations concerning their discoveries. A large title cartouche, compass rose and a tiny ship decorate the map. This is the scarce first edition by Visscher, not the Covens & Mortier issue.
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Condition: B
Dark impression and original color. Two small repairs in inset. Some cracking along green due to oxidation, stabilized on verso with tissue.