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Auction 188, Lot 253
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"Messico Ouvero Nuova Spagna che Contiene il Nuovo Messico la California con una Parte de Paesi Adjacenti", Zatta, Antonio

Subject: Southern United States, Mexico & Central America

Period: 1785 (dated)

Publication: Atlante Novissimo

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16 x 12.2 inches
40.6 x 31 cm
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This is a decorative and detailed map of the southern part of the United States, Mexico, and Central America. The map is filled with finely engraved detail throughout, particularly in Texas (Cenis), New Mexico, and Arizona with lots on information on Native American tribes, missions, and topography. Nuovo Leon lays in the southern portion of Texas along the Rio Grande River. The cartouche features a lovely landscape with flowers and native dwellings.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.ZAT-1a, Vol. 4 #43; Wheat (TMW) #203.

Condition: B+

Contemporary color on a sheet with a three crescent moons watermark and light toning along the centerfold.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $210

Closed on 6/22/2022

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