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Auction 89, Lot 130

"Hispania Nova"

Subject: Mexico

Period: 1630 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.2 x 5.5 inches
18.3 x 14 cm
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Lovely small map of central and western Mexico. Mexico City located on the banks of a large lake, and numerous gold and silver mines are scattered across the map. Strapwork title cartouche and scale of miles. Latin text on verso. Title and page number above map is printed slight crooked, just entering the neatline, which is common for maps from this atlas.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $230 - $250

Sold for: $200

Closed on 12/8/1999

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