Mexico City 1754 early birds-eye view engraved with lovely hand color rare print July2020 10 1/2" x 8 1/4

10 1/2"  x 8 1/4 "

Charming little engraved map

as are all cartoon related juvenile promotionals of the late 19th century

front cover loosened but still held firmly

views separated into two sections

Mexico City 1754 early birds-eye view engraved with lovely hand color rare print July2020 10 1/2" x 8 1/4Issued 1754, Paris by Bellin. Charming mid 18th century engraved birds eye view with lovely hand color. Engraved by Chedel. Wonderful reduction down to a charming schematic rendering with the lake still clearly encompassing and playing a large physical role in the development of the city. Early fortified walls clearly visible as are numerous recognizable locations and features. Today the lake is mostly gone, subsumed by urban development. Clean, near