'Valley of the River La Paz. This river is a geological puzzle. It broke through the divide of the Cordillera to the north and is flowing towards the Amazon system, although its natural course ought to have been southward to the system of the River Plate'
Vintage photographic book plate, 1928
Caption below picture: 'Valley of the River La Paz. This river is a geological puzzle. It broke through the divide of the Cordillera to the north and is flowing towards the Amazon system, although its natural course ought to have been southward to the system of the River Plate'
DATE PRINTED: 1928
IMAGE SIZE: Approx 14.0 x 18.5cm, 5.5 x 7.25 inches (Medium)
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Roberto Gerstmann
PROVENANCE: "Bolivia", by Roberto Gerstmann, introduction by Dr. F. Ahlfeld; published by Braun & Co., Paris
TYPE: Vintage photographic book plate
VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain
CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy - see below.
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