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Auction 177, Lot 340
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"Destroit de Magellan, Terre et Isles Magellanicques, &c.", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Southern South America

Period: 1683 (circa)

Publication: Description de Tout l'Univers

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.4 x 7.5 inches
23.9 x 19.1 cm
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A charming small map of Tierra del Fuego showing both the Strait of Magellan and Le Maire Strait. Inland detail is confined to a mountain range and several rivers, and the mythical Destroit de Browers is labeled at far right. Adorned with a decorative title cartouche. Engraved by Antoine d'Winter.

References: Pastoureau, SANSON II F.

Condition: A

A crisp impression with a bunch of grapes watermark. The top margin has been professionally extended to accommodate framing, and the centerfold has been reinforced on verso with archival tissue.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 4/29/2020

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