1778 ORIGINAL Kitchin Map Of Mexico, Southwest US, Texas, New Mexico, Santa Fe - $425 - (Penasco, NM)
[zipedit] 'Carte Du Mexique Ou De La Nouvelle Espagne...' Original copperplate engraving by the English mapmaker Thomas Kitchen with updated cartouche by French engraver Bernard, published in a French edition of Dr. Robertson's , 'History Of America', Paris, 1778. Attractive map of Mexico, Texas and the US southwest.Texas is here 'Tecas' and with modern N Texas and Oklahoma in labeled Great Space of Land Unknown, in French.California is 'New Albion', with Arizona 'Pimeria' and the Gila here River Of The Apostles. New Mexico is mostly named 'Apacheria' with a number of towns easily identifiable, including Santa Fe, Cochiti and Picuris (Penasco). An inset details the region around Mexico City. Nice Baroque cartouche. Nice Condition. Map is nicer than my poor photography would suggest. Details: SIZE-11 1/4"x15" Plus margins. Condition- Very Good. Folds as issued, Narrow margin at right, short repaired binding tear ar right, see photos. Please feel free to contact us with any questions Shipping and Payment Terms Payment is by PayPal only. Shipping in the US is free via USPS with first class mail. If you would like shipping with insurance please contact us. Other Information Antique mapsellers established in 1976 About Me My Auctions Add to Favorites Contact Me DecoBars Design copyright Shipscript © 2006
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