Description: Colored Map Engraving SIZE: 26" x 21.75" framed. This 18th-Century, hand-colored copperplate engraving of the North and Central American regions provides a view of North America from the Great Lakes through the West Indies. The British colonies are confined east of the Appalachian Mountains, France controls the Mississippi valley and Florida, and Spain possesses Mexico and New Mexico. This map is very decorative, with the lower left corner embellished by a huge sea battle, and the Atlantic filled with ships, including another sea battle in the center right. Nice detail along the Rio Grande and in Texas. Richly annotated with information regarding the Spanish activities in the Gulf of Mexico. It is also embellished with color illustrations of ships and ports. Indian tribes and villages are also identified. Titled "Mappa Geographica Regionem Mexicanam Floridam." Printed in Augsburg C.1730. It is framed in a teac wood toned frame with an antiqued finish and set under glass. A wire is attached to the verso for hanging along with a paper denoting its previous hanging in David Bendann's fine art rooms. Condition: Some toning and foxing consistent with age. Print is seamed in the middle as called for (from an important atlas) Will be packaged professionally and insured. SHIPPING TIME IS WILDLY INACCURATE: ITEM WILL BE SHIPPED WITHIN 3 BUSINESS DAYS. Please see pictures for all included and best description of condition. Message me with any questions or offers.
Price: 1250 USD
Location: Dallas, Texas
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Date Range: 1700-1799
Type: World Atlas
Format: Atlas Map
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
US State: Florida, Texas, California
Year: 1730
Cartographer/Publisher: Matthias Seutter
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Country/Region: United States of America
