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Antique Map Auction Sale No. 121 - closed 9/26/2007

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Lot #332: "Nova Hispania et Nova Galicia" Jan Jansson

Antique map chart Nova Hispania et Nova Galicia
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Estimate:
$800.00 - $900.00
This lot was withdrawn

Lot 332
By: Jan Jansson
Subject: Mexico
Date: 1636

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Condition: A
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Color: hand color

Size: 19 x 13.7 inches
48.3 x 34.8 cm

A decorative map of the central and western coastal regions of Mexico, based on Ortelius. Mexico City is situated on a large lake below the elaborate title cartouche featuring the Royal Spanish Arms. Several silver mines are located in the central region, as Argenti minerae. A galleon and sea monster ornament the Pacific , while a cherub beckons to armadillos on the scale of miles cartouche. German text on verso.

Lovely impression on a strong sheet with wide original margins. There is a suggestion of toning and one tiny rust spot in the upper margin.

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