Willem Janzoons Blaeu, 1625, Paraguvay,o Prov, De Rio De La Plata cum regionibus adiacentibus Tvcvman et S.ta Cruz De La Sierra.  Original outline color, about 14 1/2 by 18 3/4 inches. Covers the northern half of present day Argentina, all of Uruguay and Paraguay, the central and lower part of Bolivia, and the northern part of Chile,  The adjoining (lower) part of Brazil is almost totally obscured with a large and very decorative title cartouche which also incorporates two scales.  The Andes and a non existent east/west range of mountains between the Rio de la Plata and the Andes are shown.   The size of the rivers and tributaries is much exaggerated, but geographically surprisingly correct.  Several  large and non-existent lakes are shown in the Chaco region.  Lake Mirim in Uruguay is also very exaggerated.  Good detail of coastal landforms with the more prominent being named.  Very few towns and settlements are shown.  An important early map of the area.   $775

Allard/Blaue, 1690, Paraqvaria Vulgo Paragvay.  Bright full color, about 17 3/4 by 21 1/2 inches. A wonderful map of the northern part of Argentina, all of Uruguay and Paraguay, and southern Brazil.  The map extends from the Rio de La Plata to the Pacific coast. Includes three decorative cartouches.  Shows cities, towns, mountains, rivers, and other early information and includes two ships. The condition is excellent. $550

Antonio Zatta, 1785, Il Paraguai e parte dei Paesi Adiacenti.  Outline color, about 12 3/4 by 17 3/4 inches. A strongly engraved map of the present day northern parts of Argentina and the Chaco region, Uruguay, and Paraguay and the adjoining parts of southern Brazil.  The map extends west from the Patagonian border to just short of the Andes.  Includes a decorative title cartouche  presented in a vignette showing a decorative ship in a lagoon with a beehive hut, wooden cases and barrels, a hill and vegetation.  An excellent early portrayal of the area.  Shows cities, towns, mountains, rivers, and other early information.. The condition is excellent. $210

Alexander Hogg, 1799, (1) A Chart of the S. E. part of Terra Del Fuego, including Strait Le Maire and part of Staten Land, and (2) A Plan of Success Bay in Strait Le Maire.   This is a two part map, with a panel on the right (1) see above, and another on the left, (2) see above.  Uncolored, about 13 by 8 1/2 inches divided between the two panels.  This two part map was part of a series published to show Captain Cook's discoveries and travel in 1789.  (1) shows Terra Del Fuego and the passageway between the island and Staten Island.  Excellent detail of mountains, forests and coastal information with the bays named and the tracks of his ship plotted.  (2) shows a plan of Success Bay in Strait Le Maire, again with excellent detail included. This was an anchoring spot for Captain Cook. $95

John Dower, 1832, Chile and La Plata. Uncolored, about 8 1/4 by 10 inches. Includes "Banda Oriental" (Uruguay), and Paraguay.  Primarily a map of northern Argentina.  Extends south to include all of Chile.   Extremely well detailed for such an early map, showing cities, towns, settlements and landforms. Some light centerfold browning as well as overall toning. $25

J. Greenleaf, 1840, Buenos Ayres, Chili & Patagonia (Argentina). Uncolored, about 12 1/4 by 10 3/4 inches.   Fully hand colored, lithographed map.  Primarily a map of  Argentina.  The area identified as "Beunos Ayres" (northern half of present day Argentina) includes Paraguay and Uruguay in its boundaries.    Buenos Ayres is divided into several provinces while Patagonia is not.  Extremely well detailed for such an early map, showing cities, towns, settlements and landforms.  An interesting time in Argentina's history. $75

Colton Family, 1855, Patagonia, together with South Orkney, Falkland Islands and South Georgia Island.  The page has been divided in half and Patagonia is at left and the other half is further divided in three with the remaining three maps tin that half.  Fully hand colored, about 14 1/2 by  1/1 3/4 inches. Primarily a map of Patagonia with the other smaller maps as a secondary focus.  The extent to which this area was unexplored in detail is well reflected.  Coastal information is good.  The interior is very sparse.   Shows  towns, settlements and landforms.  A well presented and attractive map with a decorative border.  $70

John Tallis & Co., 1860, Chile and La Plata.  Some outline color, about 13 by 9 1/2 inches. A very attractive map showing Chile and La Plata and including five vignettes of Travelling Post, the Gobernador, Rattle Snake, The Grand Square, Beunos Ayres, and Water Seller of Buenos Ayres. A nicely detailed map showing landforms, rivers, important towns, and cities.   Tallis maps are sought after by collectors due to their accuracy, ornamental borders and vignette views. This map is no exception with five vignettes and a very ornamental border.  The map is finely engraved with excellent detail of counties, cities, towns and landforms. $95

Samuel Augustus Mitchell, c. 1860, Map of the Argentine Confederation. Colored, about 7 by 4 1/2 inches. Map excludes Patagonia. Good detail of provinces cities, towns, and landforms.$45  

  (Originally one of several maps on a single sheet.  Clipped from the sheet and margins added to allow for framing)

Colton Family, 1870, Argentine Republic, Chili, Uruguay and Paraguay. Fully hand colored, about 14 1/2 by  1/1 3/4 inches. Primarily a map of northern Argentina.   Extremely well detailed with each province differently colored, showing cities, towns, settlements and landforms.  A well presented and attractive map.  $70

John Dower, 1832, Chile and La Plata. Uncolored, about 10 by 8 1/4 inches. A nice map showing the central part of South America including Chile and La Plata. A detailed map showing landforms, rivers, and cities.  $25

(The brown line at center is very exaggerated by the scanner)

George Cram, c. 1894, Falkland Islands.  Full printed color, about 3 by 4 1/4  inches. Nicely detailed, naming many of the smaller islands, showing Mt. Simon, the settlements and much coastal information.  $25

(Originally one of several maps on a single sheet.  Clipped from the sheet and margins added to allow for framing)

We usually have several maps of Argentina or the southern part of South America available at a very moderate price.  Please inquire.