"De Land-Togt door Ferdinand Cortes Gedaan uyt Mexico, na las Ybueras", Aa, Pieter van der
Subject: Mexico & Central America
Period: 1710 (circa)
Publication: Naauwkeurige Versameling der Gedenk-Waardigste Zee en Landreysen…
Color: Hand Color
Size:
8.9 x 6 inches
22.6 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 Hernan Cortes (here called Ferdinand Cortes), a Spanish Conquistador who conquered Mexico circa 1520 and caused the fall of the Aztec Empire. The map depicts Mexico City situated on a large lake. The title cartouche includes a scene of natives bringing offerings to Cortes. This map was published in van der Aa's compilation of early voyages of exploration.
References: cf. Shirley (BL Atlases) G.AA-1a #49.
Condition: B+
A dark impression with attractive color, light toning, and a few spots of foxing. The top margin has been extended to accommodate framing.
