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Auction 141, Lot 295

"Nouvelle Espagne, Nouvelle Galice, et Guatimala, dans l'Amerique Septentrionale…", Aa, Pieter van der

Subject: Central America

Period: 1729 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14 x 11.3 inches
35.6 x 28.7 cm
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This decorative map of Central America depicts the majority of Mexico through Costa Rica, and extends to include part of the coastline of the US to Florida and Cuba. Cities, rivers, mountains and even volcanoes are illustrated. The title cartouche features a large architectural structure surmounted by weaponry, with Native Indians trading with a European on the right and a sailing ship in the background.

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Condition: B+

A strong impression on watermarked paper with wide margins, a few minor printer's creases, printer's ink residue, and some tiny abrasions.

Estimate: $600 - $700

Unsold

Closed on 9/5/2012

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