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Auction 194, Lot 314
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"Mexique ou Nouvelle Espagne", Mallet, Alain Manesson

Subject: Southern United States, Mexico & Central America

Period: 1683 (circa)

Publication: Description de l'Univers

Color: Black & White

Size:
3.9 x 5.8 inches
9.9 x 14.7 cm
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This miniature copper-engraved map features a large title cartouche and vignettes of a raging sea battle in the Pacific and an Indian battle in the region labeled Louisiane. The map covers the southern part of the present United States from the Baja peninsula (I. Californie) through Florida and extends south through Central America. This is the first state, with French text on verso.

References: King (2nd ed.) pp 154-155; McLaughlin #83; Pastoureau, MANESSON-MALLET I A [640].

Condition: A+

A sharp impression on a bright sheet with a bunch of grapes watermark and minor marginal soiling.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $70

Closed on 9/13/2023

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