"De Landschappen Tabasco en Iucatan Tussen de Golf van Mexico en de Zuyd Zee Gelegen", Aa, Pieter van der
Subject: Mexico & Central America
Period: 1710 (circa)
Publication: Naauwkeurige Versameling der Gedenk-Waardigste Zee en Landreysen…
Color: Hand Color
Size:
8.8 x 6 inches
22.4 x 15.2 cm
This finely engraved map of southern Mexico and part of Central America down to Nicaragua was designed to illustrate the expedition of Spanish Conquistador Gil Gonzalez Davila. From 1522-24, Gonzalez made his way through Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Honduras, baptizing Natives and acquiring sizeable amounts of pearls and gold. The title cartouche includes a Native with a bow with others seining for fish. This map was published in Van der Aa's compilation of early voyages of exploration.
References: Kapp (MCC-103) #27; cf. Shirley (BL Atlases) G.AA-1a #50.
Condition: B+
A dark impression with attractive color and light toning. The top margin has been extended to accommodate framing.
