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Cartographer: Theodore De Bry
Title: : Americae Pars Magis Incognita
Date: 1592 Size: 17 x 14 inches
Published: Frankfurt
Description: Landmark map of the continent also showing Central America and the Gulf of Mexico. [Burden 80 (2)]
Map Ref: SAM2717

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Cartographer: G. & C. De Jode
Title: : Brasilia et Pervvia
Date: 1593 Size: 17 x 14 inches
Published: Antwerp
Description: Rare early map of South America, enhanced with striking vignettes.
Map Ref: SAM2978

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Cartographer: Jan Huygen van Linschoten
Title: : [South America]
Date: c. 1599 Size: 21 x 15 inches
Published: Amsterdam
Description: Latin America in exquisite original colour orientated East to West, with the majority of the West Indies, Central America and an unusual coastline and landmass for Tierra del Fuego. Stunning original hand colour.
Map Ref: SAM2942

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Cartographer: Mercator Hondius
Title: : America Meridionalis
Date: 1606 Size: 7 x 6 inches
Published: Amsterdam
Description: Early map of South America from the pocket edition of the Mercator/Hondius atlas. Decorated with a large strapwork cartouche, sea monsters, and a sailing ship. Coloured.
Map Ref: SAM3396

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Cartographer: Petrus Bertius
Title: : America Meridionalis
Date: 1618 Size: 5 x 4 inches
Published: Paris
Description: Miniature map of South America published in the 1618 French edition of Bertius' "Tabularum Geographicum Contractarum". Coloured. [Framed]
Map Ref: SAM2087

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Cartographer: Mercator Hondius
Title: : America Meriodionalis
Date: c. 1620 Size: 19 x 15 inches
Published: Amsterdam
Description: Dutch Golden Age map of South America based on the map by Plancius. Embellished with a large vignette of the city of Cuzco as well as a sea monsters and ships. Original hand colour.
Map Ref: SAM3333

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Cartographer: Mercator Hondius
Title: : America Meridionalis
Date: 1628 Size: 7 x 6 inches
Published: Amsterdam
Description: South America. Coloured with gilt highlights.
Map Ref: SAM2490

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Cartographer: Mercator Hondius
Title: : America Meridionalis
Date: 1632 Size: 10 x 8 inches
Published: Amsterdam
Description: Early coloured map of South America, published by Cloppenburg.
Map Ref: SAM3022

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Cartographer: Jan Jansson
Title: : Americae pars Meridionalis
Date: c. 1640 Size: 18 x 21 inches
Published: Amsterdam
Description: Highly decorative map of South America with ornate cartouche, depicting a western impression of indigenous peoples. Features sea monsters and other embellishments. Original colour.
Map Ref: SAM3250

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Cartographer: Nicolas & Guillaume Sanson
Title: : Amerique Meridionale
Date: 1650 Size: 22 x 16 inches
Published: Paris
Description: Handsome map of South America noting major rivers and settlements. Original colour.
Map Ref: SAM3158

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Cartographer: Nicolas & Guillaume Sanson
Title: : Amerique Meridionale
Date: 1683 Size: 10 x 7 inches
Published: Paris
Description: South America. Decorative cartouche. Coloured.
Map Ref: SAM3192

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Cartographer: Vincenzo Coronelli
Title: : America Meridionale
Date: 1692 Size: 36 x 26 inches
Published: Venice
Description: Ornate map of the continent with two large decorative cartouches and extensive illustrations of animals and natives on the landmass itself. Strong impression. (SL)
Map Ref: SAM3140

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Cartographer: Vincenzo Coronelli
Title: : [Peru and Chili]
Date: 1696 Size: 12 x 18 inches
Published: Venice
Description: Coronelli's important globe gore showing the coasts of Chile and Peru including Valparaiso and Lima.
Map Ref: SAM3110

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Cartographer: Heinrich Scherer
Title: : America Australis
Date: 1699 Size: 14 x 9 inches
Published: Munich
Description: Coloured and beautiful map of South America highlighting major cities and the Jesuits' work.
Map Ref: SAM3079

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Cartographer: Denis Martineau Du Plessis
Title: : L'Amerique Meridionale
Date: 1700 Size: 7 x 6 inches
Published: France
Description: Early map of South America. Decorative cartouche shows Natives and Europeans. Coloured.
Map Ref: SAM3034

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Cartographer: Pieter van der Aa
Title: : L'Amerique Meridionale
Date: 1714 Size: 12 x 9 inches
Published: Leiden
Description: South America. Beautifully engraved map with elaborate cartouche. Strong impression.
Map Ref: SAM2829

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