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Auction 129, Lot 409

"Amerique Meridionale", Sanson/Mariette

Subject: South America

Period: 1650 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21.2 x 15.5 inches
53.8 x 39.4 cm
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This attractive map presents the continent with Sanson's characteristic attention to detail. The relatively unknown Amazon region is left without speculation. The mythical Lac de Parime still appears with the legendary Manoa del Dora (city of gold) on its western shore; although the lake is diminished in size from earlier depictions. There is considerable detail of towns and cities and the Capitaineries are delineated in Brazil. Decorated with a strapwork title cartouche. Engraved by A. Peyrounin.

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Condition: A

Nice impression and original color with minor toning in margins. Tiny fold separations have been repaired in the margins.

Estimate: $400 - $500

Sold for: $750

Closed on 9/23/2009

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