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Visscher - Map of South America

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Start price: $200

Estimated price: $800 - $1,600

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Description

This detailed map is from Nicolaes Visscher’s
Atlas minor, sive geographia compendiosa qua orbis terrarum per paucas attamen novissimas tabulas ostenditura. The work was published by the author in Amsterdam circa 1690s.

Nicolaes (Nicholas) Visscher (1618-1709) was a Dutch engraver, cartographer, and publisher. He came from a prominent family of cartographers including his father, Claes Janszoon Visscher, and son, Nicholas II. Visscher maps are known for their exceptional engraving.

Paper Size: ~ 24" by 21" (Fold Out)

Paper Type or Special Features: Engraving


Condition report:

The work is in good to very good condition overall. There may be some faint offset to the fold out nature of the plates. There may be some wear to edges or minor separation at folds. There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.

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