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Auction 185, Lot 386

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"[Lot of 2] Carte du Nouv. Rme. de Grenade, de la Noule. Andalousie, et de la Guyane... [and] Carte de la Partie Meridionale du Bresil, avec les Possessions Espagnols qui en sont a l'Ouest", Bonne, Rigobert

Subject: Northern South America

Period: 1780 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
12.5 x 8.2 inches
31.8 x 20.8 cm
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A. Carte du Nouv. Rme. de Grenade, de la Noule. Andalousie, et de la Guyane, avec les Pays Limitrophes qui en sont au Sud. Detailed copper engraved map of the northern part of the continent. A remnant of the mythical L. Parime is shown in Guyana. There is very good detail of settlements and topography, and the direction of the trade winds are shown in the Atlantic.

B. Carte de la Partie Meridionale Du Bresil, avec les Possessions Espagnols qui en sont a l'Ouest. This map depicts southern Brazil from Porto Seguro to the mouth of the La Plata River. The direction of trade winds are shown in the Atlantic. The interior detail includes Indian tribes and the locations of Jesuit missions.

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Condition: A

Crisp impressions with a hint of toning along the centerfolds.

Estimate: $60 - $80

Sold for: $28

Closed on 11/17/2021

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