Subject: Mexico and Central America
Period: 1671 (published)
Publication: America
Color: Black & White
Size:
14 x 11.4 inches
35.6 x 29 cm
A fine map based on the cartography of Hessel Gerritsz. The map includes Mexico through Costa Rica with nice detail. Also includes the U.S. Gulf coast, southwest Florida and a bit of Cuba with less detail. Large pictorial cartouche depicting Native Americans loading goods for a European trader.
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Condition: B
Fine impression and wide margins. Couple of very faint areas of toning. Tissue repairs on centerfold and a tear just entering top neatline and a couple of short marginal tears.