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Auction 166, Lot 373

"Recens Elaborata Mappa Geographica Regni Brasiliae in America Meridionali, Maxime Celebris Accuratae Delineata", Seutter, Matthias

Subject: Brazil

Period: 1730 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22 x 19.4 inches
55.9 x 49.3 cm
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Large striking map depicting Brazil from the Amazon delta to Sao Paolo and inland to the Rio de la Plata olim Paraguay. The Amazon delta contains many small islands and a confusion of waterways. The coastline is well mapped, divided into captaincies with the location of many place names; the interior, however, is largely unexplored. The bold figural title cartouche features the scenery, natives and agricultural bounty of the region.

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Condition: A

A superb impression with full original color on paper with a fleur-de-lis watermark. There is one light stain near the center of the map and light toning along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $550 - $650

Sold for: $400

Closed on 2/14/2018

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