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Auction 166, Lot 323
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"Ancien Mexico / Oud Mexico", Van der Schley, Jacob

Subject: Mexico City, Mexico

Period: 1760 (circa)

Publication: Histoire Generale des Voyages

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.1 x 7.3 inches
28.2 x 18.5 cm
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This bird's-eye view depicts Mexico City or Tenochtitlan as it was before its destruction by the conquistador Hernan Cortes. The city's complex of islands and bridges is well rendered, as is the surrounding mountainous terrain. In the foreground there are Spanish explorers moving toward the city. Published in a Dutch edition of Prevost's Histoire Generale des Voyages.

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Condition: A+

A sharp impression, issued folding on a clean, bright sheet with a fleur-de-lis watermark and red-lined sheet edges.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $80

Closed on 2/14/2018

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