MAP, Central South America, Sanson

Central South America. N. Sanson/Mariette, Le Perou et le Cours de la Riviere Amazone, Depuis ses Sources Jusques a la Mer..., from Cartes Generales de Toutes les Parties du Monde..., 1656 (dated). Hand Color. This is the uncommon folio version of Sanson's handsome map of the western part of the continent and the full course of the Amazon. The spurious Lac, ou Mer de Parime is prominent as is the location of the mythical city Manoa el Dorado (city of gold). Fully engraved to show topography, cities and villages. Attractive title cartouche is set on a large urn displaying gold bars and coins. Engraved by Johannes Sommer.

LITERATURE: Pastoureau, SANSON V [93].
Dimensions: 21.4 x 15.8 in
Condition Report: Contemporary outline color in the map with later color in the cartouche on a bright sheet with a large, elaborate coat of arms watermark. There is light soiling and some creasing along the edges of the sheet. Grade: A