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Auction 102, Lot 246

"Carte du Mexique", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: Mexico

Period: 1754 (dated)

Publication: l'Histoire Generale des Voyages

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.5 x 8 inches
29.2 x 20.3 cm
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An attractive map of central Mexico that reaches from Durango in the north as far south as the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. Mexico City is located on the shores of a large lake. Decorative title cartouche.

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Condition: A

Fine, crisp impression with attractive color. Small spot of foxing in blank margin.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $90

Closed on 3/5/2003

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