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Auction 184, Lot 410

"Carta Geografica del Bresil", Albrizzi, Girolamo

Subject: Brazil

Period: 1750 (circa)

Publication: Atlante Novissimo…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.8 x 12.9 inches
42.7 x 32.8 cm
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This is a handsome Italian map of Brazil based on the cartography of Delisle. There is very good detail along the coastlines and a fair amount of information on the interior with numerous notations and the locations of Indian tribes. The map is adorned with a large pictorial title cartouche.

References: Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #64-44.

Condition: A

A fine impression on watermarked paper with minor offsetting.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $475

Closed on 9/15/2021

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