Title of the map:

"La terre Ferme et le Perou avec le Pays des Amazones et le Bresil dans l'Amerique Meridionale Par N. de FER Geographe de Monseigneur le dauphin avec Privilege du Roy 1705"

Antique copper engraved map of , by Nicolas DE FER, 18th century. The map is engraved by Charles Inselin.

The map covers the Amazon River, Northern South America, and details the territories known as "Pays des Amazones" and "Bresil." It reflects the geographic understanding and exploration of the early 18th century, marked by European colonial interests. The depiction of rivers, mountain ranges, and regions like "Nouvelle Andalousie" and "Terre Ferme" illustrates the cartographer's attempt to delineate and name the vast and largely uncharted lands. 

Created during the height of European exploration and colonial expansion, this map serves as an important historical document. It illustrates the European perspective and naming conventions imposed on South American territories. The map reflects the colonial ambitions and the strategic importance of these regions, particularly the Amazon and its surrounding lands, rich in resources and potential for further exploration.

We join the original descriptive text of the map.

De Fer has created this map when he was in service of the King of France Louis XIV. Nicolas De FER (1646-1720) is one of the famous geographe of XVIIIe century. His earliest wellknown map of the canal de Languedoc, realised in 1669. In 1697, he published his first world atlas. In 1695, De Fer, with several other notable French mapmakers, became founding contributors to the French Bureau of Maps and Plans. This bureau, created to deal with the technical and strategic problems of overseas commerce and exploration, was part of the Royal Academy of Sciences’ Ministry of the Navy and Colonies. 

Condition : very good condition, in colors.

Edition : Paris, dated 1705, 18th century

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