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Auction 146, Lot 362

"The Great Province of Rio de la Plata", Moll, Herman

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Subject: Argentina & Uruguay

Period: 1701 (circa)

Publication: A System of Geography…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.3 x 6.6 inches
18.5 x 16.8 cm
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This map depicts the area surrounding the Parana River, from its mouth at the Rio de la Plata to the mythical Lake de los Xarajes. The extensive river system in the region is well defined, and many native peoples are identified. On a full sheet of English text measuring 8.0 x 12.5".

References: McCorkle (18th C. Geography) #291, Part II [19]; Shirley (BL Atlases) T.MOLL-1b #39.

Condition: A

Minor toning and soiling confined to blank margins.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $120

Closed on 9/4/2013

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