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Auction 177, Lot 277
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"Yucatan Conventus Iuridici Hispaniae Novae Pars Occidentalis, et Guatimala Conventus Iuridicus", Blaeu/Covens & Mortier

Subject: Central America & Southern Mexico

Period: 1720 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Nouveau

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.6 x 16.4 inches
52.3 x 41.7 cm
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This decorative map covers from Mexico City to Panama City and extends to include part of Cuba. Cozumel is named, as is the island of Grand Cayman. Lake Nicaragua is presented on an east-west orientation. The map is ornamented with a lovely cartouche surrounded with cherubs and exotic fruit, and five ships sail the sea.

References: Kapp (MCC-103) #35.

Condition: B+

A sharp impression with contemporary outline color and very light offsetting.

Estimate: $400 - $475

Sold for: $300

Closed on 4/29/2020

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