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Auction 94, Lot 179

"Hispania Nova", Mercator/Jansson

Subject: Mexico

Period: 1630 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.2 x 5.5 inches
18.3 x 14 cm
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Lovely small map of central and western Mexico. Mexico City located on the banks of a large lake, and numerous gold and silver mines are scattered across the map. Strapwork title cartouche and scale of miles. Latin text on verso.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $250 - $300

Sold for: $200

Closed on 3/7/2001

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