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Auction 174, Lot 273

"Description, Situation & Vue de la Ville de Mexique, des Deux Lacs sur Lesquels Elle est Batie, du Grand Temple de Cette Ville, des Sacrifices d'Hommes qu'on y Faisoit, de l'Idole des Mexicains…", Chatelain, Henry Abraham

Subject: Mexico

Period: 1720 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Historique...

Color: Black & White

Size:
17.2 x 14.5 inches
43.7 x 36.8 cm
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Fascinating folio sheet with French text, two maps and four views. Carte du Mexique shows Central Mexico and the Environs du Lac de Mexique features the vicinity of Mexico City with its islands in the lake connected by bridges. The four views include a panorama of Mexico City, one of the large Aztec Temple, and two showing various ceremonies including human sacrifice. All surrounded by descriptions in French.

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Condition: A

A crisp impression with faint toning in the margins.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $55

Closed on 9/11/2019

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