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Auction 209, Lot 332
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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

Sold for: $300

Closed on 6/17/2026

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