Subject: Mexico and Central America
Period: 1671 (published)
Publication: America
Color: Hand Color
Size:
14 x 11.3 inches
35.6 x 28.7 cm
A fine decorative 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
Good impression and wide margins. Toned with minor foxing and faded color. Small damp stain and two tears with cello tape repairs in blank margins, not affecting map.