FER (Nicolas de): L'Amérique divisée selon... - Lot 89 - Richard Maison de ventes

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FER (Nicolas de): L'Amérique divisée selon... - Lot 89 - Richard Maison de ventes
FER (Nicolas de): L'Amérique divisée selon l'étendue de ses principales parties Et dont les points principaux sont placéz selon les observations de messieurs de l'académie des sciences. In Paris at the author's in the isle du Palais, on the quay de l'Horloge at the royal sphere with privilege of the King 1705 167 by 110 cm. Wooden hangers of the period. In Paris, at the author's, on the isle of the palace, on the quay of the clock, at the royal sphere, with privilege of the King, 1713 Some foxing. Small paper losses in the margins, not missing. A small paper hole of 2 mm with 1 or 2 characters missing. Some tears on the paper, with sometimes loss of tiny parts of paper. Published for the first time in 1698, and updated as the Academy of Sciences brought more details, this map of America is decorated with medallions believed to be engraved by GUERARD. At the top left is the famous illustration of Niagara Falls, or the scene of the beavers, where they are represented as real humanized workers. This illustration is one of the most remarkable scenes in American cartographic history. On the right, cod fishing. Beavers and cod were the two main riches of the Americas. Other medallions depict Canadian savages, ancient Mexico, inhabitants of New Mexico, buccaneers or buccaneers, inhabitants of La Plata, Peru, Chile, Brazilians, Virginia and Illinois. Very rare early 18th century map of the Americas, in large format.
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