AMAZONIA. Showing "El Dorado?", missions & tribes. Brazil Ecuador. SDUK 1857 map
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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 S
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.
DATE PRINTED: 1857
IMAGE SIZE: Approx 33.5 x 42.5cm, 13.25 x 16.75 inches (Large)
TYPE: Antique steel engraved map with original hand colouring
CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. 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: "The Family Atlas under the superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge", published by Edward Stanford, London
Reserve: $140.00
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AMAZONIA. Showing "El Dorado?", missions & tribes. Brazil Ecuador. SDUK 1857 map
Estimate $150 - $200
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