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Auction 118, Lot 498

"Bresil", Duval, Pierre

Subject: Brazil

Period: 1682 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.8 x 4 inches
12.2 x 10.2 cm
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Uncommon miniature map of Brazil based on Nicolas Sanson, who was Duval's uncle. Details are confined to the coastline. Two large spurious lakes are shown in the interior: L. Parime and Lac Eupana ou de Xarayes.

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Condition: A

Some minor stains in blank margins.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $120

Closed on 3/6/2007

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