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Willem Janszoon Blaeu:  Nova Hispania et Nova Galicia





Title: Nova Hispania et Nova Galicia

Map Maker: Willem Janszoon Blaeu

Place / Date: Amsterdam / 1640 ca

Coloring: Hand Colored

Size: 20 x 15 inches

Condition: VG

Price: SOLD

Inventory ID: 27362


Description:

Fine old color example of Blaeu's map of Mexico.

Gorgeous map of Mexico extending from just north of Mazatlan to Acapulco and from Tehuacan to the Sierra Madres, showing Mexico City, Puebla (Angelorum Civitas), Colima, Campostella, Purificatio and Mechoacan as the major cities of the time. A highly ornate decorative map, with fabulous armorial title cartouche, sailing ships, compass rose and smaller cartouche.

An essential map for any collection of maps of Mexico. 


Condition Description: Old Color.


Related Categories:
Maps of Mexico

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