This large beautifully engraved hand coloured original map of South America was engraved in 1783 the date is engraved in the title cartouche - and was published by Robert Du Vaugondy in his Atlas Universal. (Ref: Tooley; M&B)

General Description:
Paper thickness and quality: - Heavy and stable
Paper color: - White
Age of map color: - Original & later
Colors used: - Pink, green, yellow
General color appearance: - Authentic
Paper Size: - 25 1/2in x 20in (645mm x 510mm)
Plate size: - 24in x 19 1/2in (610mm x 495mm)
Margins: - Min 1/2in (12mm)

Imperfections:
Margins: - Light age toning in top margin
Plate area: - 3 small professional repairs to centerfold
Verso: - None

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