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Mappa chorographico da Provincia de São Paulo desenhado por Daniel Pedro Müller, Marechal reformado do corpo dos Engenheiros Segundo as suas observacões e esclarecimentos que lhe tem sido transmitidos

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Kirkpatrick Catalogue entry: "2474 d i Mueller, D. P. Mappa chorographico da Provincia de São Paulo ... Paris, Alexis Origazzi, 1837. 1 sheet. (A Moreira de Barros, Taubate, 14 Feb. 1866). [see p.]."Very large map. Numerous MS notes off the coast from Barras de Cananca to Ubatuba, inland on the eastern third of the map, especially in the area just northwest of São Paulo. This seems to be the map he used, or at least annotated, most among the maps of Brazil. Verso notes this map was presented to Burton for his trip around the province by A. Moreira de Barro; inscription begins "Ao Illmo. Sñr. Capitão Richard Burton, H.M. Consul..." and is dated 14 February 14 1866. Prime meridian: Ferro. Relief: hachures. Projection: Polyconic. Printing Process: Lithography. Verso Text: MS notes: American p maps Mueller 2474 R.B. 11485 y. Note on presentation to Burton. Stamps: Kensington Public Libraries. .
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1857
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623648
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