Lot 249
Carte du Cours du Maragnon ou de la Grande Rivière des Amazons. 15½ x 7¼ in. (plate). Matted and beautifully framed to 29¾ x 23¾ in. Translated: Map of the Maragnon or Grand River of the Amazons. From its navigable part from Jaen de Bracamoros to its mouth and comprising the province of Quito, and the Cote de la Guiane (Guyana Coast) from the Cap du Nord (North Cape to Essequebe. Done in 1743 & 1744 and subject to the astronomical observations by M. de la Condamine. Detailing of the Rivière Noire (Black River) and other details taken from memoirs and traveling manuscripts of modern voyagers. Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 500
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