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AMAZONIA. Showing "El Dorado?", missions & tribes. Brazil Ecuador. SDUK 1851 map
AMAZONIA. Showing "El Dorado?", missions & tribes. Brazil Ecuador. SDUK 1851 map
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  • Title: AMAZONIA. Showing "El Dorado?", missions & tribes. Brazil Ecuador. SDUK 1851 map
  • Description: SOUTH AMERICA, SHEET I., ECUADOR, NEW GRANADA, VENEZUELA AND PARTS OF BRAZIL AND GUYANA' by Cartography by Humboldt, Schomburgk, Codazzi etc; engraved by J & C Walker (1851). Antique steel engraved map with original outline hand colouring, 33.5 x 42.5cm, 13.25 x 16.75 inches
    This fascinating map of the North West part of South America/Amazonia covers Ecuador, New Granada (Colombia), Venezuela, and part of Brazil and the Guianas. The map marks "a knot of low mountains here according to Humboldt, called Sierra Tunuhy supposed to abound in mineral riches, El Dorado?". The locations of numerous missions and Amazonian tribes are marked. The map notes many landmarks and features of the rivers, eg "Schomburgk quits the canoes and crosses the Ariwana Mt."
  • Product Information: TITLE/CONTENT OF MAP: 'SOUTH AMERICA, SHEET I., ECUADOR, NEW GRANADA, VENEZUELA AND PARTS OF BRAZIL AND GUYANA'
    This fascinating map of the North West part of South America/Amazonia covers Ecuador, New Granada (Colombia), Venezuela, and part of Brazil and the Guianas. The map marks "a knot of low mountains here according to Humboldt, called Sierra Tunuhy supposed to abound in mineral riches, El Dorado?". The locations of numerous missions and Amazonian tribes are marked. The map notes many landmarks and features of the rivers, eg "Schomburgk quits the canoes and crosses the Ariwana Mt."
    DATE PRINTED: 1851
    IMAGE SIZE: Approx 33.5 x 42.5cm, 13.25 x 16.75 inches (Large)

    TYPE: Antique steel engraved map with original outline hand colouring
    CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. However, please note: The image shown may have been taken from a different example of this map than that which is offered for sale. The map you will receive is in good condition but there may be minor variations in the condition from that shown in the image. This map was coloured by hand at the time of publication, thus the colouration may vary slightly between different examples of the map; the colouring applied to the map you receive may differ slightly from that shown in the image. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. We offer a no questions asked return policy.
    AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic map, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern copy.
    VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain
    ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Cartography by Humboldt, Schomburgk, Codazzi etc; engraved by J & C Walker
    PROVENANCE: "Maps of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. A new edition, corrected to the present time", published by Charles Knight & Co, 22 Ludgate Street, London [SDUK Atlas]

    Reserve: $170.00

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    AMAZONIA. Showing "El Dorado?", missions & tribes. Brazil Ecuador. SDUK 1851 map

    Estimate $200 - $250
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    Starting Price $130

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