South America 1750 Vaugondy engraved hand colored miniature map Vietnam 8 5/8"H x 11 5/8"W

8 5/8"H x 11 5/8"W

Bottom of text block shows some old damp staining as well

Large decorative cartouche at bottom right

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South America 1750 Vaugondy engraved hand colored miniature map Vietnam 8 5/8"H x 11 5/8"WAmerique Meridionale. Issued Paris, 1750 by Vaugondy. Charming mid eighteenth century engraved miniature map with lovely full hand color. Original fold lines as issued. Almost folk art simple geography. Overall clean and attractive example, original fold lines, any age flaws are minor and don't detract visually. Small piece of lower right blank margin replaced to facilitate framing, this thin old paper extension is outside the engraved area of the map