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Auction 161, Lot 387

"Messico Ouvero Nuova Spagna che Contiene il Nuovo Messico la California con una Parte de Paesi Adjacenti", Zatta, Antonio

Subject: Southern United States, Mexico & Central America

Period: 1785 (dated)

Publication: Atlante Novissimo

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16 x 12.2 inches
40.6 x 31 cm
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This is a decorative and detailed map of the southern part of the United States, Mexico, and Central America. The map is filled with finely engraved detail throughout, particularly in Texas (Cenis), New Mexico, and Arizona with lots on information on Native American tribes, missions, and topography. Nuovo Leon lays in the southern portion of Texas along the Rio Grande River. The cartouche features a lovely landscape with flowers and native dwellings.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.ZAT-1a, Vol. 4 #43; Wheat (TMW) #203.

Condition: B+

Original color on watermarked paper with light toning along the centerfold and some minor staining confined to the top blank margin.

Estimate: $300 - $375

Sold for: $150

Closed on 2/8/2017

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