Vera Cruz Mexico 1822 Blunt coastal survey harbor chart military fortifications

Chart of the Harbour of Vera Cruz.

(North America, Mexico, Vera Cruz, Harbor Chart, Coastal Survey, Military Fortifications, Star Fort).

Issued 1822, New York by E & G. W. Blunt.

Early 19th century coastal survey map with lovely hand color.

Small profile view bottom left, some terrain features, outline plan of fort, many sounding depths, islands shoals and rhumb lines all impart a strong nautical feel.

Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, minor light offsetting at lower right, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.

Sheet Measures c. 12 1/4" x 8 1/2".

Engraved Area Measures c. 11 1/4"  x 7 7/8" .

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.

[R36055].