Fielding Lucas (1781-1854). Mexico. (Baltimore: 1823). Copperplate engraving by B. T. Welch and Co. with fine hand color. 8 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. to neatline. Sheet: 11 3/4 x 15 31/8 in. Full margins. Strong impression. Spot of soiling in lower right margin. Very good condition.
$950.00
The present offering is one of the earliest maps of Mexico printed in the United States after Mexican Independence on August 24, 1821.The map boldly depicts the boundary between the U.S. and the newly formed country of Mexico, less than 2 years after Mexican Independence. The map also shows Mexico at the dawn of the modern history of Texas.
In the West, the mythical Lake Timpanogos is shown in Utah, along with a second lake to the South, both of which are fed by Rivers from the east, but without any sign of the mythical rivers which would attach these lakes to the West Coast. The location of the California, Texas and New Mexico Missions are shown, with the Colorado and Gila Rivers shown in a relatively modern form for the times.
A very fine example of Fielding Lucas’ work, which distinguished him as the best publisher of the era. Lucas’ maps are highly desirable and increasingly scarce. His maps are printed on a higher quality paper than contemporary maps by Carey & Lea and demonstrate a superior engraving quality and more attractive coloring style.
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