"Le Paraguayr. Le Chili. La Terre, et les Isles Magellanicques. Tirees de Diverses Relations", Sanson/Mariette

Superb map of the southern part of the continent by the influential French cartographer. Particular emphasis is given to the river systems and the numerous volcanoes strung along the Nevadas los Andes. There is also a great amount of detail in Paraguay where the large, mythical Lago de los Xarayes forms the headwaters of the River Plata. Title is enclosed in a bold Greek key style cartouche. Engraved by Jean Somer.

References: Pastoureau, SANSON V A [96].

Condition: A

Contemporary outline color on paper with a large measuring dividers watermark. There are a few spots of foxing, some damp stains confined to the blank margins, and two printer's creases running parallel to the centerfold at bottom.