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For other maps of Bolivia, see our Northern Regions (of South America) section
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
De la Perouse, 1797, Plan de la Bay de la Conception. Uncolored, about 13 by 19 1/4 inches. Nautical type map of the bay and vicinity. Shows Port St. Vincent, Ville de la Mocha and Fort St. Pierre. Detailed showing forests, landforms and rivers. A title in a circle and a compass rose are included. $115
Jeremiah Greenleaf, 1840, Peru and Bolivia. Attractive full hand color, showing all the provinces, about 12 1/2 by 10 3/4 inches. Has a "piano key" border. Very nicely detailed showing Bolivia with its border extending to the Pacific. Peru is split into North and South.. An attractive map with excellent detail of cities, towns and landforms. $50
Henry Teesdale, 1844, Peru and Bolivia. Attractive hand outline color, about 13 1/4 by 16 1/4 inches. Has a "piano key" border. Very nicely detailed showing Bolivia with its border extending to the Pacific. Peru is split into North and South giving the appearance of two different countries. A nicely presented map with excellent detail of cities, towns and landforms. $75
We usually have several similar maps available at a very moderate price. Please inquire.