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MAP, South America, Vaugondy
MAP, South America, Vaugondy
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Description
South America. Didier Robert de Vaugondy, Amerique Meridionale, Dressee, sur les Memoires les Plus Recents et Assujetie aux Observations Astronomique, from Atlas Universel, 1776 (dated). Hand Color. Nice engraving of the continent with good detail of rivers and lakes and numerous place names, mostly along the coast. Many of the mythical geographical elements are absent, although Lago de los Xarayes still remains. The beginning outline of a land area west of San Felix-San Ambrosio Islands is noted as discovered by Davis. The Falkland Islands are also not fully delineated. The map is adorned with a decorative title cartouche with an Indian maiden, parrot, and alligator and a rococo-style distance cartouche. This is the third state.

LITERATURE: Pedley #487; Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #245-101.
Condition
Contemporary outline color on a bright, watermarked sheet with a hint of offsetting and light toning along the edges of the sheet. Grade: A
Dimensions
18.9 x 23.3 in
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MAP, South America, Vaugondy

Estimate $275 - $350
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Starting Price $150
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