South America Patagonia Chile La Plata Uruguay 1828 Lapie large folio map

Carte de la Plata du Chili et de la Patagonie.

(South America, Chile, Argentina, Rio de la Plata, Patagonia, Tierre del Fuego, Falkland Islands, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia).

Issued 1828, Paris by Lapie. 

Finely engraved large oversize early 19th century map with original outline hand color. French text.

Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, blank margins with age spotting, faint minor spotting with map area, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Nice looking map suitable for display.

Original center fold as issued.

Sheet measures c. 20" x 25 1/2".

Engraved area measures c. 15 1/2" x 21 1/4".

Cartographic Reference(s):.
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 2.

[R23658].