Porto Belo Panama 1736 Portuguese Colonial City Plan 1756 Bellin engraved plan

Porto Belo Panama 1736 Portuguese Colonial City Plan 1756 Bellin engraved plan

Plan de la Baye et Ville de Portobelo en 1736.

(South America, Panama, Porto Belo, City Plan, Colonialism, Portuguese Colony).

Issued 1756, Paris by Bellin.

Fine mid-18th century engraved map with lovely hand color.

Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Original fold-lines.

Sheet Measures c. 9 7/8" H x 13 1/8" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 7 1/2" H x 12 3/4" W.

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

[R21601].