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Auction 149, Lot 327
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"Carta Geografica del Messico o Sia della Nuova Spagna", Albrizzi, Girolamo

Subject: Mexico & Central America

Period: 1750 (circa)

Publication: Atlante Novissimo…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.8 x 12.9 inches
42.7 x 32.8 cm
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Beautifully engraved, Italian edition of Delisle's map of Mexico, extending south to Costa Rica. There is good detail of towns, political divisions, rivers, and topography. The map includes the western end of Cuba and the southern tip of Florida with several place names noted. The large pictorial title cartouche features a pair of Noblemen, slaves, and a shepherd.

References: Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #64-42.

Condition: A

A fine impression on watermarked paper with attractive color and a tiny hole east of Guadalajara.

Estimate: $300 - $375

Sold for: $220

Closed on 5/21/2014

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