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Mexico or New Spaine.

  • ARTIST: John Seller

  • MEDIUM: Copper plate engraving,

    DATE: c.1685.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image 4 5/8 x 5 5/8" (11.8 x 14.3 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: A rare miniature map of Mexico or New Spain. John Seller was one of the most important cartographers in England. He was an instrument maker, surveyor, cartographer, artist and Hydrographer to the King. This map first appeared in 1685 and was used in various atlases including “New Systeme of Geography” first issued in 1685, although it could also be from Atlas Terrestris. <br><br>

  • ADDITIONAL INFO: Manuscript on verso 'Mexico or New Spain." and plate "47".

  • CONDITION: Good condition.

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  • CATEGORIES: Maps