🗺️ 1775-1780 Northern Brazil and Amazonia region By Bonne & Raynal
- 1775-1780
- By R. Bonne and Raynal
- From ‘Histoire Philosophique et Politique des Établissemens…’
- Part of an important work from the Age of Enlightenment, with contributions from Diderot. The questions, statements, and issues raised in the work on subjects such as religion, commerce, slavery, and contemporary political and social issues resulted in the publication being banned in France.
- As a result, it was published in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Copperplate engraved
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- Overall, very good condition
- 9 1/2” x 14 1/2”
The northern region of Brazil and the Amazonia area are depicted, with detailed representation of the mouth of the Amazon River.
Dating between 1775 and 1780, R. Bonne and Raynal contributed to ‘Histoire Philosophique et Politique des Etablissemens’, an influential work from the Age of Enlightenment, with contributions from Diderot. The work tackled various subjects such as religion, commerce, slavery, and contemporary political and social issues, leading to its prohibition in France. Consequently, it was published in Geneva, Switzerland. The piece is copperplate engraved, ensuring its authenticity.
It is in overall very good condition, measuring 9 1/2” x 14 1/2”.