Melendez, Gilberto
1955

Fine mid-century pictorial map of Acapulco Mexico

Bahia de Acapulco Guerrero Mexico 1955

DESCRIPTION: Quite attractive touristic pictorial map of Acapulco Bay and surrounding areas. Inset map at top in a larger scale showing the road network between Acapulco and Mexico City. Additional inset map at right of Centro Downtown. Scarce.

Map contains an inset of the main advertiser, Hotel Caleta. Noted features include Isla la Roqueta, Puerto Marquez, el Patal Beach, Playa Suave, and many more. Inset tables identify local nightclubs and beaches. Produced by Gilberto Melendez.

CREATOR: Melendez, Gilberto

PUBLICATION DATE: 1955

GEOGRAPHIC AREA: Mexico

BODY OF WATER: Acapulco Bay

CONDITION: Very good.

COLORING: Lithographed color.

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SIZE: 26 " x 17 "

ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 86

PRICE: $395

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