CARTE DE LA TERRE FERME, DU PEROU, DU BRESIL, ET DU PAYS DES AMAZONES, Dressée sur les Mémoires les plus Nouveaux & les observations les plus exactes.

Cartographer / Artist: Henri Abraham Chatelain

Date Created: 1719

Medium: Copperplate engraving

Physical Dimensions: 19.8 x 15.8 inches

Geographic Scope: South America

Archive Catalog ID: 323

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: South America

A detailed Enlightenment-era French copperplate map depicting northern South America—including Peru, Brazil, Tierra Firme, and the Amazon River basin—published in Chatelain's monumental *Atlas Historique* with an extended historical and geographical commentary block at upper right.

Condition: Light overall age toning and minor handling wear in outer margins. Original center fold line as issued with light creasing. Pencil catalog numbers in lower right margin. Clean impression with full platemark intact. Verso details. Central vertical fold completely split and reinforced on verso with a full. length paper guard strip.. Moderate toning and dampstaining along lower left and upper margins.. Minor edge chipping and short tears along top center edge.. Pencil annotations in upper right corner of verso.

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CARTE DE LA TERRE FERME, DU PEROU, DU BRESIL, ET DU PAYS DES AMAZONES, Dressée sur les Mémoires les plus Nouveaux & les observations les plus exactes.

By Henri Abraham Chatelain

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period 1719 Copperplate engraving by Henri Abraham Chatelain documenting South America. Measures 19.8 x 15.8 inches. Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

Acquisition Status$130
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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Copperplate engraving
Sheet / Plate Size
19.8 x 15.8 inches
Date / Era
1719
Geographic Scope
South America
Archive Catalog ID
323
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Light overall age toning and minor handling wear in outer margins
  • Original center fold line as issued with light creasing
  • Pencil catalog numbers in lower right margin
  • Clean impression with full platemark intact
  • Verso details
  • Central vertical fold completely split and reinforced on verso with a full
  • length paper guard strip.
  • Moderate toning and dampstaining along lower left and upper margins.
  • Minor edge chipping and short tears along top center edge.
  • Pencil annotations in upper right corner of verso.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

A detailed Enlightenment-era French copperplate map depicting northern South America—including Peru, Brazil, Tierra Firme, and the Amazon River basin—published in Chatelain's monumental *Atlas Historique* with an extended historical and geographical commentary block at upper right.

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