Fabulous, decorative map of the central and western coastal regions of Mexico, based on Ortelius. Mexico City is situated on a large lake below the elaborate title cartouche of the Royal Spanish Arms. Several gold and silver mines are located in the central region. A galleon and sea monster ornament the Pacific and armadillos decorate the scale of miles cartouche. Superlative example of Dutch cartography.
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Condition: A
Lovely original color with slight oxidation in key cartouche.