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South Pole.- Coronelli (Vincenzo Maria) [Globe Gore] Fernando Magaglianes Poco Contento del Re di Portogallo suo Signore..., unusual map completely lacking cartographic detail, but instead Coronelli records notes in each segment of longitude concerning what was known and speculation, with decorative vignette and cartouche featuring description of Magellan's circumnavigation, engraving on thick laid paper without watermark, platemark diameter 375 mm. (14 3/4 in). sheet 710 x 500 mm. (28 x 19 3/4 in), full margins, central vertical fold, minor handling creases and some surface dirt, unframed, [1690].