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Auction 164, Lot 421

"Littora Brasiliae / Pascaert van Brasil", Renard/De Wit

Subject: Brazil

Period: 1715 (circa)

Publication: Atlas de la Navigation et du Commerce…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.2 x 19.1 inches
56.4 x 48.5 cm
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This magnificent map of Brazil is primarily a sea chart with details confined to the coastline. Oriented with north to the left by two fine compass roses, it covers the Brazilian coastline from the mouth of the Amazon to the Rio de la Plata in what is now Argentina. A dramatic title cartouche that fills the interior is constructed of a montage of scenes showing Portuguese and Dutch explorers and missionaries, an Indian ceremony, mining, exotic animals and produce, etc. Rhumb lines cross the entire map, which is further embellished by four sailing ships. This is the Renard edition of the map that was first published by Frederick de Wit, circa 1675.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) M.REN-1a.

Condition: A

A fine impression with minor soiling and an archivally repaired centerfold separation that extends 1" into the image at bottom.

Estimate: $700 - $900

Sold for: $375

Closed on 9/13/2017

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