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"Le Bresil, dont la Coste est Possedee par les Portugais et Divisee en Quatorze Capitanieries...", Sanson/Mariette
Subject: Brazil
Period: 1656 (dated)
Publication: Cartes Generales de Toutes les Parties du Monde…
Color: Hand Color
Size:
21.6 x 15.8 inches
54.9 x 40.1 cm
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Sanson's important map of the Portuguese possessions in Brazil. The coastal regions were divided by the Portuguese Crown into fourteen Capitaineries, or hereditary harbor offices. The holders of these grants, called donees (donatários), were responsible for their defense and development. The largely unknown interior is conveniently covered by the decorative floral title cartouche. Published by Pierre Mariette and engraved by J. Somer.
References: Pastoureau, SANSON V A [95].
Condition: A
Contemporary outline color on a sheet with coat of arms and "G [heart] G" watermarks. There is minor offsetting and a couple of small stains in the top margin.
Estimate: $400 - $475
Current High Bid:
$0
Reserve: Reserve Not Met
Next Bid: $200
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