"Hispania Nova", Mercator, Gerard
Subject: Mexico
Period: 1620 (circa)
Publication: Atlas Minor
Color: Black & White
Size:
7.3 x 5.5 inches
18.5 x 14 cm
Lovely small map of central and western Mexico. It locates many cities and features including Mexico City on the shore of a large unnamed lake, Guadalajara, Ocomo, Tetitlan, Chapalicu Mare (Lake Chapala), as well as numerous gold and silver mines. Strapwork title cartouche and scale of miles balance two diagonal corners. The ocean is fully engraved in moiré. German text on verso.
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Condition: B+
The map image is very good but the full margins have a few spots or soiling. In the lower portion of the cartouche is some paper weakness and a tiny hole visible when held to the light. Very dark, early impression
