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Large map of South America, 1775
Large map of South America, 1775
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Author: Sayer, Robert
Title: A Map of South America Containing Tierra-Firma, Guayana, New Granada, Amazonia, Brasil, Peru, Paraguay, Chaco, Tucuman, Chili and Patagonia. From Mr. D'Anville with Several Improvements and Additions, and the Newest Discoveries
Place Published: London
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Date Published: 1775
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Copper-engraved map, hand-colored in outline, large pictorial cartouche. On four sheets joined in two, north and south. Overall approx. 102 x118 cm.(40¼x47").



Large, well-engraved map of South America, with a large inset of the Falkland Islands. A baroque cartouche incorporates a river scene, an Amazon queen, exotic animals and a treasure chest of gold and silver bars and coins. Two mythical lakes, L. Parima and Laguna de Xarayes, appear in northern and central South America respectively. On the shore of L. Parima is a note regarding the fabled town of Manoa or Del Dorado, which was believed to be the "lost city of gold." In the lower left, English text describes the political divisions of South America and gives a fascinating summary of its trade goods and strategic importance. An informative and significant map.

Condition
Some ill-creasing at folds, a few marginal chips and tears, several repairs on verso; overall very good.
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