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Auction 174, Lot 266

"Carte du Mexique ou de la Nlle. Espagne Contenant Aussi le Nouveau Mexique, la Californie, avec une Partie des Pays Adjacents...", Bonne/Lattre

Subject: Southern United States & Mexico

Period: 1771 (dated)

Publication: Atlas Moderne...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.3 x 11.6 inches
41.4 x 29.5 cm
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This attractive map covers the region from the Chesapeake Bay through California, Mexico and Central America. Excellent detail is exhibited, particularly of the Jesuit missions in Mexico and the Southwest. Numerous Indian tribes are named. The tip of Florida is shown fragmented with numerous islands and waterways. A large decorative rococo-style cartouche adorns the map.

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Condition: B+

A nice impression with one small ink stain west of Nicaragua and light, scattered foxing.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $130

Closed on 9/11/2019

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