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Auction 156, Lot 327

"Carte des Etats-Unis du Mexique", Malte-Brun, Conrad

Subject: Southern United States, Mexico & Central America

Period: 1835 (circa)

Publication: Geographie Moderne

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.9 x 8.8 inches
30.2 x 22.4 cm
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An attractive map that shows the Southwest to Mexico, the Yucatan and Guatemala. This map was made prior to Texas declaring its independence in 1836, and shows Texas as a province within Mexico. Topography is denoted by hachure, and many native tribes are noted. The title is embellished with flourishes and four distance scales. Engraved by Thierry.

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Condition: B+

A few minor spots of foxing.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $75

Closed on 2/17/2016

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