HOMANN HEIRS. - Tabula Americae Specialis Geographica Regni Peru, Brasiliae, Terra Firmae & Reg: Amazonum; Secundum relationes de Herrera, de Laet & PP d Acuña & M. Rodriguez . . .

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HOMANN HEIRS. - Tabula Americae Specialis Geographica Regni Peru, Brasiliae, Terra Firmae & Reg: Amazonum; Secundum relationes de Herrera, de Laet & PP d Acuña & M. Rodriguez . . .
Published: Nuremberg, 1728
Size: 480 x 560mm.
Color: Original colours.
Condition: A good and dark impression. Worm trace in lower margin, close to center fold. Repair of tear lower part center fold. Some age toning of paper. Good condition.
Description
A good and clean copy of Homann's map of the northern part of South America. The map is on the Valley of the Amazon and delineates the Amazon and its labyrinth of tributaries in particularly fine detail. The map is filled with annotations and place names.
In Terra Firma the map locates Caracas, in Peru scores of cities are named including S. Miguel la Ribera, Cusco, Sevilla del Oro los Xibaros, Payta, Truxillo and Lima.
The allegorical cartouche shows the bounties and strength of the regon, including soldiers, a personified sun burst, and a pot of gold coins.
In Terra Firma the map locates Caracas, in Peru scores of cities are named including S. Miguel la Ribera, Cusco, Sevilla del Oro los Xibaros, Payta, Truxillo and Lima.
The allegorical cartouche shows the bounties and strength of the regon, including soldiers, a personified sun burst, and a pot of gold coins.
350€
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- Reference N°: 36514
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