Description:
South America. Heinrich Scherer (1628-1704)Religionis Catholicae Australi Americae Implantatae. [from] Atlas Novus. Munich, c. 1700. Small folio double-page engraved map, two sheets joined at the center, slight toning along the join, 15 x 10 1/2 in., the sheet.
Almost as much space is devoted to the map of the continent of South America as to a striking image of natives prostrate before a crucifixion.
Estimate $200-300
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South America, Heinrich Scherer, MunichJohn Dorfman
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