Lot 568
Lovely Mid-18th Century Map of Mexico or New Spain. "Carta Geographica del Messico O Sia Della Nuova Spagna" by Guillaume De L'Isle (1675-1726), from the Italian edition of his Atlas Nouveau, 1740-50. Measures 17" x 13", depicting Spanish Lands from the Rio Grande south to Costa Rica, mentioning the important audiencias and cities. At upper left the western edges of Florida and Cuba. Two sailing ships in the southern ocean and at lower left an intricate fully colored cartouche shows a farming scene and two captive natives, one wearing a crown, at the feet of a nobleman and his lady. Excellent condition with bright white paper and attractive coloring. Handsomely matted and ready for framing.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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| Realized $575 |
