Acapulco Mexico 1754 harbor coast nautical map fine hand colored engraving Georgia Issued 1896-8

Issued 1896-8

Fine and monumental near wall size early 18th century engraved map

Overall clean and well preserved example of this vintage item

Engraved for Payne's Geography

Entire printed map area is lovely and original

Acapulco Mexico 1754 harbor coast nautical map fine hand colored engraving Georgia Issued 1896-8Plan du Port d'Acapulco Sur la Cote du Mexique dans la mer du Sud. Issued 1754, Paris by JN Bellin. Seminal mid 18th century engraved map with lovely hand color. Key below title at top left locates 14 features seen on the map. Sounding depths in the harbor, small fleur de lys orients north to the left. Well preserved, nice looking example with pleasing age patina. Sheet Measures c. 9 7 8" H x 7 1 8" W. Engraved Area Measures c. 7 1 2" H x 6 " W.