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1871 Sikkel Manuscript Map of South America

ZuidAmerika-sikkel-1871
$125.00
Zuid - Amerika. - Main View
Zuid - Amerika. - Main View
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1871 Sikkel Manuscript Map of South America

ZuidAmerika-sikkel-1871

Striking hand-drawn whimsical map of South America.

Title

Zuid - Amerika.
  1871 (undated)     9 x 8 in (22.86 x 20.32 cm)

Description

This is an attractive 1871 manuscript map of South America by J. C. Sikkel. The map covers the entire continent, cut out and pasted on a larger sheet, and is hand-drawn with outstanding detail. The geography follows the conventions of the period with Individual regions identified and color coded. The map also notes topography beautifully and identifies important cities, seas, etc. Features wonderful and whimsical overall presentation. This map was drawn in 1871 by J.C. Sikkel as part of Der Atlas Geheele Aarde.

Condition

Very good. Minor spotting. Map pasted onto sheet.