Acapulco Mexico 1754 harbor coast nautical map fine hand colored engraving

Plan 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.

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

B15087