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Auction 177, Lot 274

"Hispaniae Novae Nova Descriptio", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: Western Mexico

Period: 1630 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.5 x 5.3 inches
19.1 x 13.5 cm
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A small map of central and western Mexico based on the cartography of Ortelius. Mexico City is located on the banks of a large, hourglass-shaped lake and numerous gold and silver mines are scattered across the map. Engraved by Petrus Kaerius (Pieter van den Keere). Lovely calligraphy, decorative title cartouche, and scale of miles embellish the page. French text on verso.

This map was re-engraved for Jan Jansson's editions of the Atlas Minor, published in 5 editions between 1628-48. The copperplates for the original Atlas Minor editions published by Hondius were sold to parties in England between 1621-25. Jansson commissioned Pieter van den Keere and Abraham Goos to engrave new plates, which were close copies of the original editions.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #9510:352.1.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with light toning and some damp stains confined to the bottom blank margin.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $90

Closed on 4/29/2020

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