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Auction 133, Lot 340

"Terre Ferme, Nouveau Royme de Grenade, &c.", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Panama and Northern South America

Period: 1683 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.4 x 7.4 inches
29 x 18.8 cm
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Very attractive small map of the northern part of South America, including most of modern Panama. Regional boundaries are shown along with missions, towns, major rivers and mountains. The map is adorned with a nice title cartouche. Engraved by Antoine d'Winter for a Dutch edition of Sanson's pocket atlas.

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Condition: A

Toned margins with a chip in the upper right corner, not affecting the map.

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $100

Closed on 9/1/2010

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