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Auction 154, Lot 286

"Mexique et Guatemala", Duvotenay, Thunot

Subject: United States & Mexico, Texas

Period: 1840 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
9.1 x 7.2 inches
23.1 x 18.3 cm
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This map features an Independent Texas and shows Mexico in control of the Southwest and California. In present-day Utah, the mythical L. Teguayo is depicted to the south of L. Timpanogos. The whole of Central America is called Guatemala, but Honduras and Nicaragua are also named. Panama (the city) is located. California is Nouvelle Californie, and the Baja is Ancienne Californie. Drawn by Lemaitre and engraved by Delsol.

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Condition: A+

A nice impression on a clean, bright sheet, issued folding.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $65

Closed on 9/16/2015

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