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Auction 205, Lot 299
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"Nova Hispania", Hondius/Bertius

Subject: Mexico & Southern Texas

Period: 1618 (published)

Publication: La Geographie Racourcie de Pierre Bertius

Color: Hand Color

Size:
5.2 x 3.9 inches
13.2 x 9.9 cm
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A handsome small map of Mexico and southern Texas, noting numerous rivers and towns, including Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Veracruz (Cruz). The R. de Palmas is approximately where the current border lies between Mexico and Texas, and the R. Escondido is believed to be the Nueces River. Adorned with a decorative cartouche incorporating the distance scale. French text on verso.

References: Burden #186; King (3rd ed.) #1616; Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #9510:342.

Condition: A

A crisp impression in full contemporary color with a faint dampstain in the top blank margin.

Estimate: $200 - $275

Sold for: $100

Closed on 9/10/2025

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