Subject: Mexico
Period: 1720 (circa)
Publication: Atlas Historique...
Color: Hand Color
Size:
17.1 x 14.6 inches
43.4 x 37.1 cm
Fascinating folio sheet with French text, two maps and four views. Carte du Mexique shows Central Mexico and the Environs du Lac de Mexique features the vicinity of Mexico City with its islands in the lake connected by bridges. The four views include a panorama of Mexico City, one of the large Aztec Temple, and two showing various ceremonies including human sacrifice. All surrounded by descriptions in French.
References: Phillips (A) #548-6-28.
Condition: A
A clean and bright example with a crisp impression on watermarked paper. There is minor toning along the edges of the sheet.