Subject: Mexico & Central America
Period: 1729 (circa)
Publication: La Galerie Agreable du Monde...
Color: Hand Color
Size:
13.9 x 11.3 inches
35.3 x 28.7 cm
This decorative map of Central America depicts the majority of Mexico through Costa Rica, and extends to include part of the southern coastline of the US to Florida and Cuba. Cities, rivers, mountains and even volcanoes are illustrated. The title cartouche features a large architectural structure surmounted by weaponry, with Native Indians trading with a European on the right and a sailing ship in the background.
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Condition: A
A sharp impression on a bright sheet with a large fleur-de-lis coat of arms watermark and minor marginal soiling.