This fine
beautifully hand coloured original antique and
very important map of the South American country of
Chile was published in
the 1639 French edition of Mercators
Atlas by Jan Jansson and Henricus Hondius.
Background: The map highlights the
coastal region of central Chile from Copiapo in the
north (near the left-hand margin) as far as a point to
the south of the island of Chiloé.
Apart from the relatively large island of Chiloé, it is
readily apparent that little was known of the fjord-like
nature of the coast or the offshore islands of the
Archipelago de los Chonos.
The modern cities of Santiago
(marked as 'S Iago dela Nueva Estremadura'), Valparaíso
(marked as a river estuary on Blaeu's map), Conceptión
and Valdivia (spelled 'Baldivia' on the map) stand out
clearly, the latter three having all been founded during
the mid-sixteenth century by the then governor of
central Chile, Pedro de Valdivia."
(Ref: Koeman; M&B)
Condition Report
Paper thickness and quality: - Heavy and stable
Paper color: - off white
Age of map color: - Original
Colors used: - Red, yellow, green
General color appearance: - Authentic
Paper size: - 22in x 19in (550mm x 470mm)
Plate size: - 19 1/4in x 15in (485mm x 380mm)
Margins: - Min 1in (25mm)
Imperfections:
Margins: - Bottom corners extended
Plate area: - Light age toning
Verso: -
Light age toning
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