Map of the Western Hemisphere from 1623 This is a very rare derivative of the important Hondius map of 1618. The engraver is unknown, although it is closely copied from Picart’s version of 1644, which in turn was derived from Jansson’s map of 1623. North America retains peninsular California and […]
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Map of Brazil from 1652
Map of Brazil from 1652 – Nouvel Atlas “Accuratissima Brasiliae Tabula”, Hondius/Jansson Magnificent depiction of Brazil with north oriented to the right by a handsome compass rose. The map is inset with two regions of Dutch interest in the area; Baja de Todos los Sanctos and Pernambuco. The interior is bereft […]
Map of South America from 1619
Map of South America from 1619 – Mercator’s Atlas “America Meridionalis”, Hondius, Jodocus Superb folio map of the continent that was added by Jodocus Hondius for publication in his continuation of the Mercator Atlas. The interior features the large mythical Parime Lacus straddling the equator and an equally interesting river system. The […]
Map of South America from 1615
Map of South America from 1615 – Mercator’s Atlas “America Meridionalis”, Hondius, Jodocus Superb folio map of the continent that was added by Jodocus Hondius for publication in his continuation of the Mercator Atlas. The interior features the large mythical Parime Lacus straddling the equator and an equally interesting river system. The […]