Item number: SAM453
Genuine Antique Map
1788
Maker: Bonne & Desmarest
Antique map of the southern-most part of South America with Patagonia and the Strait of Magellan from the Atlas Encyclopedique by Bonne and Desmarest, 1788. Shows some towns, some topography. Very little was known of Tierra del Fuego at this time. Five inset maps show close-ups of some areas. Good to very good antique condition with minor signs of age such as small minor spots, slight image transfer, and overall toning that is darker at the paper edges. Additional crease at center that we are currently flattening. Measures approx. 9.25 x 13.75 inches to the neatline.
Item Number: SAM453