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Auction 143, Lot 388

"Le Paraguay Subdivise en ses Principales Parties, suivant les Dernieres Relaons", Sanson/Mariette

Subject: Central South America

Period: 1662 (circa)

Publication: L'Amerique en Plusieurs Cartes Nouvelles et Exactes…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11 x 8.2 inches
27.9 x 20.8 cm
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Boldly engraved map of the region of present day Paraguay, Uruguay, northern Argentina and southern Brazil. The Rio de la Plata is the main feature of the map along with the mountains and volcanoes of the Cordillera de los Andes. A drape-style title cartouche adorns the map.

References: Pastoureau, SANSON II C.

Condition: A

Several large chips in top blank margin have been professionally repaired.

Estimate: $150 - $180

Sold for: $110

Closed on 2/13/2013

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