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Auction 147, Lot 349

"Le Chili Tire de Alf de Oualle de la C. d. I. et Divise en Treize Iurisdictions", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Chile

Period: 1683 (circa)

Publication: Geographise en Historises Werelt Beschryving

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.5 x 10.7 inches
19.1 x 27.2 cm
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Fine small version of Sanson's important map of Chili showing the Cuyo provinces. The map is based on the descriptions of Alfonso de Ovalle, and is completed by a graceful title cartouche.

References: Pastoureau, SANSON II F.

Condition: B+

Issued folding, with a binding trim at bottom left that has been professionally replaced with old paper. The impression is a bit uneven.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $130

Closed on 11/20/2013

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