Subject: Mexico
Period: 1764 (circa)
Publication: Le Petit Atlas Maritime
Color: Hand Color
Size:
7 x 8.5 inches
17.8 x 21.6 cm
This attractive copper engraved chart details the fortified city of Vera Cruz and surroundings including the Fort de St. Jean d'Ulua. Outside of the fortified walls are the Redoute de al Galette, Chapelle de St. Sebastien, and the Chapelle de Christ. Seven important features are named and keyed to the map. Soundings and sailing hazards are noted in the bay . Southeast of Veracruz is the Petits Ruisseaux. Large compass rose with rhumblines. Distance scale is incorporated into title block above the map.
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Condition: A+
Dark impression on a full sheet with wide margins including the right deckle-edged margin.
