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Auction 184, Lot 380

"Carte du Golphe du Mexique et des Isles de l'Amerique", Bellin/Van Schley

Subject: Gulf of Mexico & Caribbean

Period: 1762 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14.6 x 10.6 inches
37.1 x 26.9 cm
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Attractive map of the islands of the Caribbean with the parts of the United States and Mexico that border the Gulf of Mexico, Central America, and the northern coastline of South America. Routes of several explorers are shown, including Cortez, Ponce de Leon, and Hernandez de Cordova, along with many coastal place names. A delicately engraved rococo-style title cartouche fills the upper right. Dutch title at bottom: Kaart van de Golf van Mexico, en van de Amerikaaanse Eilanden. Engraved by Van Schley.

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Condition: A

A crisp impression on a bright sheet of watermarked paper, issued folding with a binding trim at left that has been replaced with old paper.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $160

Closed on 9/15/2021

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