Subject: Peru & Lima
Period: 1774-80 (circa)
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Color: Black & White
A. Carte du Perou avec une Partie des Pays qui en sont a l'Est, by Rigobert Bonne, circa 1780 (8.3 x 12.5"). Attractive regional map of the western coast of South America extending from Ecuador, through Peru and present-day Bolivia, into northern Chili. There is nice detail with the locations of numerous missions and many other place names throughout. The directions of the trade-winds are shown in the Pacific. Condition: A dark impression with foxing along the left edge of the sheet. (A)
B. Scenographischer Abriss von der Stadt de los Reyes (Koenigsstadt) oder Lima... / Plan Senographique de la Cite des Rois ou Lima..., by Jacques Nicolas Bellin, circa 1774 (14.3 x 7.8"). Detailed plan of the city of Lima with titles and keys in both French and Dutch. The key lists 70 major sites and buildings. Condition: Close margin at top and right, as issued. A bit of light foxing. (B+)
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