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Auction 105, Lot 240

"Yucatan Conventus Iuridici Hispaniae Novae Pars Occidentalis, et Guatimala Conventus Iuridicus", Montanus/Ogilby

Subject: Mexico and Central America

Period: 1671 (published)

Publication: America

Color: Black & White

Size:
14.3 x 11.4 inches
36.3 x 29 cm
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Decorative map of Central America, the Yucatan peninsula and part of Cuba based on Blaeu's map of the region. The map is richly adorned with a figurative title cartouche decorated with Neptune and his entourage, sailing ships and a sea battle.

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Condition: B

Sharp impression and wide margins. Lightly toned with a very faint damp stain at center. Couple of short edge tears well away from map.

Estimate: $300 - $350

Sold for: $275

Closed on 12/3/2003

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