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"Karte von dem See von Mexico und Dessen Umliegenden Gegenden zur Zeit der Spanischen Eroberung zur Allgemeinen Historie der Reisen", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: Mexico City, Mexico

Period: 1755 (published)

Publication: Allgemeine Historie der Reisen zu Wasser und Lande...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6 x 8 inches
15.2 x 20.3 cm
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This is the German edition of Bellin's map showing Mexico City as it was during the Spanish Conquest. The city is located in a large lake with a series of causeways linking the main city and other islands in the See von Salz Wasser with the mainland. Tacuba, Capistlan, Xicolopa, and Curtaleco are located in the surrounding countryside.

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Condition: A

A sharp impression with faint offsetting from an opposing page of text.

Estimate: $60 - $80

Current High Bid:
$21

Reserve: Reserve Met
Next Bid: $22

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