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Auction 146, Lot 326

"L'Amerique Meridionale, Suivant les Nouvelles Observations...", Aa, Pieter van der

Subject: South America

Period: 1706 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.8 x 8.9 inches
30 x 22.6 cm
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This charming map of the continent shows the routes of explorers in the Pacific, including Magellan, Le Maire, Mendana, and Olivier. A large portion of the interior of Brazil is left blank, with the exception of a note on the rivers in the region and the names of local tribes. The mythical Lac des Xarayes appears centrally. The large figural title cartouche features explorers, natives, a snake, an armadillo, and an alligator.

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Condition: B+

Issued folding, now pressed on watermarked paper with light soiling. Professionally remargined at left with old paper.

Estimate: $350 - $450

Sold for: $180

Closed on 9/4/2013

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