Hispaniae Novae Sivae Magnae Recens Et Vera Descriptio 1579

Abraham Ortelius

Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, 1606

[Ortelius' map of late 16th Mexico]  A handsome map, in very good condition.  Map under glass, mounted in gilt frame. Map dimensions is 50 x 34 cm (19.5 x 13 inches), in frame (66 x 51.5 cm). Double-page engraved map of southwestern Mexico.  The map shows Spanish strongholds, including Mexico City, Lake de Bhapala (Chapilacum Mare), Guadelajara, Tuxpan, and Indian towns.  Early hand-color.  Large cartouche on upper right corner. Text in Latin. "The first printed real Map of New Spain", Wagner 119; Van den Broecke 13.