1843 Baron Von Humboldt Large Old, Antique Map of Texas & Mexico, Mining - Rare Egypt Curling behind the scallop shell

Curling behind the scallop shell is a gigantic stylized alligator looking like nothing so much as a mediaeval dragon

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and later Prince Eugene of Savoy

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1843 Baron Von Humboldt Large Old, Antique Map of Texas & Mexico, Mining - Rare Egypt Curling behind the scallop shellTitle : Carte des principaux Districts de Mines Du Mexique Reduite d apres celle de Mr. le Baron A de Humbold Ref #: 61108 Size: 22in x 14in (560mm x 360mm) Date : 1843 Condition: (A+) Fine Condition Description: This large, scarce original, antique map* showing the location of Mines in Texas and Mexico in the early part of the 19th century by Baron Humboldt was engraved by Dutos in 1843. This map is scarce with no other example available currently on