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Auction 124, Lot 385

"Chili, Getrokken uit Alfonso de Oualle, Jesuit, en in Dertien Rechts-gebieden Verdeelt", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Chile

Period: 1705 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.4 x 10.5 inches
18.8 x 26.7 cm
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This finely engraved map is a reduced version of Sanson's important map of Chili showing the Cuyo provinces. The map is based on the descriptions of Alfonso de Ovalle (1601-51), a Chilean-born Jesuit.

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Condition: A+

Fine sharp impression.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $170

Closed on 5/7/2008

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