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Auction 111, Lot 277

"Nouveau Mexique et Californie", Mallet, Alain Manesson

Subject: Southwestern United States and Mexico

Period: 1684 (published)

Publication: Beschreibun des ganzen welt-kreisses…

Color: Black & White

Size:
4 x 5.6 inches
10.2 x 14.2 cm
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This is one of the most attractive miniature maps from this series. The map focuses on the island of California and the southwestern United States and Mexico. California has a flat northern coast with C. Blanco the northernmost place name. Four islands lie between California and the mainland; the largest is named Gigante I. The Norto R. (Rio Grande) flows from a large interior lake, with Real de Nueva Mexico (Santa Fe) located on its bank, and empties incorrectly into the Gulf of California. The title cartouche is flanked by two native figures and two ships are engaged in battle in the lower part of the map. Second state from a German edition.

References: McLaughlin #87.

Condition: A

Overall very good except the impression is a bit uneven. Remnants of hinge tape on verso.

Estimate: $600 - $650

Sold for: $450

Closed on 6/8/2005

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