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Auction 151, Lot 407

"Bresil", Duval, Pierre

Subject: Brazil

Period: 1682 (published)

Publication: Le Monde ou la Geographie Universelle

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4.8 x 3.9 inches
12.2 x 9.9 cm
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This miniature map of Brazil depicts major towns and key topographical features, with details mostly confined to the coastline. Two large spurious lakes are shown in the interior: L. Parime and Lac Eupana ou de Xarayes. Pierre Duval was Nicolas Sanson's nephew and pupil. He published a wide range of atlases and individual maps including a fine miniature world geography with many of the maps based on Sanson.

References: King (2nd ed) pp. 132-135; Pastoureau, Duval XI Fa.

Condition: B+

Attractive color on watermarked paper with light toning along the centerfold.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Unsold

Closed on 11/19/2014

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