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Auction 138, Lot 366

"Mexico or New Spain Shewing the Route of Cortes", Hall, Sidney

Subject: Southern United States, Mexico and Central America

Period: 1827 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
15.3 x 9.5 inches
38.9 x 24.1 cm
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This map gives good detail of towns, rivers and mountain ranges in southern United States through Costa Rica, and extends to include Cuba. Texas is identified as the New Kingdom of Leon. Louisiana, Florida, and New Mexico are named, and the Baja peninsula is labeled California. There is a large inset of Mexico City and its environs on the large Lake of Mexico. Published by Thomas Cadell.

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Condition: A

Folding, as issued with light, marginal soiling.

Estimate: $190 - $220

Sold for: $140

Closed on 12/7/2011

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