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Auction 143, Lot 366

"La Partie Meridionale de l'Amerique Appelee Terre Ferme ou se Trouve les Provinces ou Grands Gouvernemens de la Guiane et de la Nouvelle Grenade…", Fer, Nicolas de

Subject: Northern South America

Period: 1719 (dated)

Publication: Atlas ou Recueil de Cartes Geographiques…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
25.1 x 19 inches
63.8 x 48.3 cm
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This rare decorative map depicts the region north of the Amazon River, and includes Panama and the islands of the Lesser Antilles from Aruba to Barbados and the Grenadines. There is great detail of the river systems and mountains in the region, as well as numerous place names throughout. Notes on the local inhabitants and topography are scattered through the map, including one mentioning the mythical Lake Parime and fabled city of Manoa or El Dorado, neither of which are illustrated on the map. The map is embellished with a large, decorative title cartouche and a compass rose.

References: Pastoureau, Fer II C [97].

Condition: B+

Watermarked paper with light toning, minor soiling, and archival repairs to several small tears in blank margins.

Estimate: $850 - $950

Sold for: $650

Closed on 2/13/2013

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