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Auction 172, Lot 292

"Hispania Nova", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Western Mexico

Period: 1613 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.4 x 5.6 inches
18.8 x 14.2 cm
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Lovely small map of central and western Mexico. It locates many cities and features including Mexico City on the shore of a large unnamed lake, Guadalajara, Ocomo, Tetitlan, Chapalicu Mare (Lake Chapala), as well as numerous gold and silver mines. Strapwork title cartouche and scale of miles balance two diagonal corners. The ocean is fully engraved in moiré. French text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #9510:351.

Condition: A

A dark impression with light toning along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 4/17/2019

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