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Blaeu map of Guiana and Amazon, c.1640
Blaeu map of Guiana and Amazon, c.1640
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Author: Blaeu, Willem
Title: Guiana sive Amazonum Regio
Place Published: Amsterdam
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Date Published: c.1640
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Copper-engraved map, hand-colored; colored cartouche. 37x49 cm. (14½x19½").



Northeast portion of South America, with the Amazon and its delta, and a very large lake, "Parime Lacus." French text on verso. Virtually identical to the Hondius map of the same name, but the engraving is richer and the paper better.

Condition
Left margin trimmed unevenly but with nearly full margin, repaired marginal tear into border, neat repair to centerfold, lower left corner of margin with small piece missing; map with a bit of discoloration in places; very good.
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Blaeu map of Guiana and Amazon, c.1640

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