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Auction 136, Lot 375

"Carte du Lac de Mexico, et de ses Environs Lors de la Conqueste des Espagnols…", Bellin/Van Schley

Subject: Mexico City, Mexico

Period: 1754 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
6 x 8.2 inches
15.2 x 20.8 cm
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Map showing Mexico City as it was when discovered by the Spaniards. The city is located in a large lake with a series of causeways linking the main city and other islands in the Lac d'Eau Salee with the mainland. Tacuba, Capistlan, Xicolopa, and Curtaleco are located in the surrounding countryside. Dutch edition..

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $100 - $150

Unsold

Closed on 6/1/2011

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