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"Mexique", Mallet, Alain Manesson

Subject: Mexico City, Mexico

Period: 1683 (circa)

Publication: Description de l'Univers

Color: Hand Color

Size:

3.9 x 5.5 inches
9.9 x 14 cm

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This elaborate miniature plan depicts Mexico City along the edge of Lake Texcoco. Spanish soldiers and natives are depicted in the foreground. A drape-style title cartouche hangs above the city. French text on verso.

References: King (2nd ed.) pp 154-155; Pastoureau, MANESSON-MALLET I A [641].

Condition: A

On watermarked paper with light soiling and dampstains that are confined to the margins.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $60

Closed on 2/12/2025

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"Mexique", Mallet, Alain Manesson

Subject: Mexico City, Mexico

Period: 1683 (circa)

Publication: Description de l'Univers

Color: Hand Color

Size:

3.9 x 5.5 inches
9.9 x 14 cm

This elaborate miniature plan depicts Mexico City along the edge of Lake Texcoco. Spanish soldiers and natives are depicted in the foreground. A drape-style title cartouche hangs above the city. French text on verso.

References: King (2nd ed.) pp 154-155; Pastoureau, MANESSON-MALLET I A [641].

Condition: A

On watermarked paper with light soiling and dampstains that are confined to the margins.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $60

Closed on 2/12/2025

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"Mexique", Mallet, Alain Manesson

Subject: Mexico City, Mexico

Period: 1683 (circa)

Publication: Description de l'Univers

Color: Hand Color

Size:

3.9 x 5.5 inches9.9 x 14 cm

This elaborate miniature plan depicts Mexico City along the edge of Lake Texcoco. Spanish soldiers and natives are depicted in the foreground. A drape-style title cartouche hangs above the city. French text on verso.

References: King (2nd ed.) pp 154-155; Pastoureau, MANESSON-MALLET I A [641].

Condition: A

On watermarked paper with light soiling and dampstains that are confined to the margins.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $60

Closed on 2/12/2025

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3.9 x 5.5 inches
9.9 x 14 cm