1757 Magnificent Prevost Plan of Acapulco, Mexico

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1757 Prevost Engraving - Acapulco L'Abbe Prevost's 'Histoire Generale des Voyages' is a 25 volume plus work describing the discoveries, journeys and settlements of seventeenth and early eighteenth century European powers. The work contains maps by Jacques Nicolas Bellin as well a number of views and engravings. Bellin is a common name in collected cartography and his enormous output was aided by his privileged position as the French royal Hydrographer. This enabled him to have first access to all the new maps coming in to the French Naval Ministry at a time when the French navy was exploring widely in N. America, Africa and the far East. This engraving is from a 1757 Dutch edition of that work. This engraving of the port of Acapulco on the Pacific coast of Mexico is one of the finest in the several hundred down for 'Histoire'. It provides a magnificent view of the bay and sheltered harbour as well as the fort guarding the little town. The harbour is busy with shipping while the nearby landscape is clearly seen from this high vantage point. The engraving measures 9" by 13", has two folds (as issued), superb wash hand colouring, and is in very good condition. The engraving is guaranteed to be over 225 years old. Shipping United States - Regular airmail $4.50US. Registered/insured airmail (optional) is an additional US$12.00 for read more

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