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French map of the Caribbean and surrounding areas entitled "Guayane, Terre Firme, Isles Antilles, et

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French map of the Caribbean and surrounding areas entitled  Guayane, Terre Firme, Isles Antilles, et
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French map of the Caribbean and surrounding areas entitled "Guayane, Terre Firme, Isles Antilles, et Nlle. Espagne," 1766, by Louis Brion de la Tour (1743-1803), lightly hand colored. 19" x 15" (image size 15" x 13"). Detailed map of the region bounded by Louisiana in the north and the Amazon in the south, with towns, islands, rivers and other features neatly labelled, also curiously including archbishoprics and bishoprics (per legend at bottom right), squarish cartouche at top right, the coastal coloration barely noticeable, excellent condition with original central crease and minor bend at bottom middle, no cuts or stains.