Mexico and Adjacent Provinces. / Arrowsmith, Aaron ; Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859 / 1810

Mexico and Adjacent Provinces. Arrowsmith, Aaron ; Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859, 1810

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Full Title: A New Map of Mexico and Adjacent Provinces Compiled from Original Documents by A. Arrowsmith. 1810. London. Published 5th October 1810 by A. Arrowsmith, 10 Soho Sque. Hydrographer to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. Engraved by E. Jones. (with) three inset maps: Valley of Mexico, from Mr. Humboldt's Map; Veracruz; and Acapulco.

Author: Arrowsmith, Aaron ; Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859

Date: 1810

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Author: Arrowsmith, Aaron ; Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859

Date: 1810

Short Title: Mexico and Adjacent Provinces.

Publisher: London: A. Arrowsmith

Type: Case Map

Object Height cm: 130

Object Width cm: 160

Scale 1: 2,450,000

Note: Map in outline color.

Reference: Streeter Texas 1046A; Phillips p408.

Country: Mexico

State / Province: California ; Texas

List No: 2035.001

Series No: 2

Engraver or Printer: Jones, E.

Published In: A New Map of Mexico and Adjacent Provinces Compiled from Original Documents by A. Arrowsmith. 1810. London. Published 5th October 1810 by A. Arrowsmith, 10 Soho Sque. Hydrographer to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. Engraved by E. Jones. (with) three inset maps: Valley of Mexico, from Mr. Humboldt's Map; Veracruz; and Acapulco.

Publication Author: Arrowsmith, Aaron

Publication Date: 1810

Publication Reference: Streeter Texas 1046A; Phillips p408.

Publication Note: 1st edition, with "Hydrographer to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales" in the title. Four separate sheets dissected and mounted on linen. Boundary of Texas follows Humboldt's boundary lines. Differences between this edition and the last: two groups of islands are identified in the last edition, not present here: Lobos, and Otter I., both off the coast of California; various roads and new towns to the north and east of Mexico City; and the Boundary mentioned above as well as the Adams-Onis treaty line. Label of Ch. Picquet on the verso of each sheet. Map in outline color.

Publication List No: 2035.000

Publication Type: Case Map

Publication Maps: 1

Publication Height cm: 130

Publication Width cm: 160

Image No: 2035001

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