Atlas Universel De Geographie, Physique, Politique Et Mineralogique North America - Map of the Southwest Mexico Coastline (Partie Du Mexique)

Brussels, Belgium: Lithographed By H. Ode. Very Good. 1827. Map. Map # 70, A Very Good primitive and early map showing the southwest Mexico coastline with portions of Guerrrero Province. Includes Acapulco. Has nice multi-color contrasts also includes a large geological diagramatic illustration. Map is based on the excursion of nautralist Alexander Humboldt in 1802. Latitude of the map is 15 degrees to 18 degrees and longitude is 100 degrees to 108 degrees. Of course, almost all localities shown are French or Indian names. The atlas from which this is extracted is extremely rare and originally composed 6 volumes, this map being from the North America volume. Lithographer Ode and Cartographer Vandermaelen produced the first lithographed atlas ever done. Condition is overall Very Good. Browning to the centerfold crease caused by glue used in attaching the tab to the original volume, the two page spread measures 21" x 26 1/2" when opened out. Topigraphical features are accentuated, see image. Shipping will require extra care and cost due to insurance. Photo available upon request. ; 21" x 26 1/2"; 1 pages .