[Orta, Bernardo de]:

$1,250 · Offered by William Reese Company · No longer available

PLANO DEL PUERTO DE VERACRUZ EN LA COSTA OCIDENTAL DEL SENO MEXICANO [caption title]. A note on the bookplate indicates this map was presented to the Maryland Historical Society by its founder, Brantz Mayer, noted attorney and antiquarian. A nicely executed marine chart, the map shows the coast of Mexico and the city of Veracruz, numerous off-shore islands, desired routes of approach, and various soundings. A lengthy note in the upper left corner provides tips for entering the harbor. Designed by Bernardo de Orta, captain of the royal Armada stationed in Veracruz, the map proved extremely useful and was reprinted several times in the following decades. Rare. Not in Phillips, Rumsey, nor on OCLC.

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