Subject: Mexico
Period: 1619 (circa)
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Color: Hand Color
Size:
19 x 13.5 inches
48.3 x 34.3 cm
Splendid, decorative map of Mexico based on Ortelius. Mexico City is situated on a large lake with several gold and silver mines located in the central region. On the West Coast is a large inland sea filled with islands where the natives supposedly extracted salt. The map is fully decorated with three elaborate, strapwork cartouches. A Spanish Galleon and a fanciful sea monster adorn the ocean. Latin text on verso.
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Condition: A
Professional repair of a tear in upper margin just entering the engraved border. Attractive later color. One tiny spot in sea.