"[Lot of 2] Plan de la Ville de Buenos-Ayres [and] Carte de la Riviere de la Plata", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Two maps by Bellin, known for his accuracy.

1) This early plan of Buenos Aires is laid out in blocks with unnamed streets. A few important buildings are named and the fort is prominently shown on the coast with its ramparts well delineated. Embellished with large compass in the bay and a rococo-style title cartouche that incorporates a distance scale.

2) This chart details the mouth of the Rio de la Plata with Buenos Aires shown on a grid plan. The bay is marked with soundings, anchorages, and shoals. Decorative rococo-style title cartouche with distance scale.

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Condition:

The former is fine (A+). The latter has some soiling or toning near center fold line (B+).