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Auction 197, Lot 307

"Mexico, or New Spain; in Which the Motions of Cortes May Be Traced. For the Rev. Dr. Robertson's History of America", Kitchin, Thomas

Subject: Southern United States & Mexico

Period: 1777 (dated)

Publication: History of America

Color: Black & White

Size:
15.2 x 11.3 inches
38.6 x 28.7 cm
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This is a very attractive map of the American Southwest and Mexico. California is labeled New Albion with no detail outside of a few coastal place names. The region of present-day Arizona and New Mexico is well delineated with numerous Indian villages and the locations of missions. The area from New Mexico to Louisiana is named as "Great Space of Land Unknown." The small Texas settlement of Cenis is near the New Kingdm. of Leon. An inset shows Mexico City on the large Lake of Mexico. Finely engraved with a decorative title cartouche and compass rose. Published by W. Strahan and T. Cadell.

References: Wheat (TMW) #172.

Condition: B+

A nice impression issued folding with a small light dampstain around a fold intersection at right, a couple tiny splits along the folds, and faint offsetting.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 4/24/2024

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