Beautiful original color
Jodocus Hondius America. Amsterdam 1623
Engraved map.56x47 cms.Fine original old color.One of the most importantmaps of the Dutch period.it is enlivened with illustrations of natural life,european and indians vessels and sea mosnters.The inset bottom left depicts Brasilian Indians preparing fermented brew from mandioca root. Nova Albion and Drake´s voyage is shown here.Anian strait is depicted.salomon islands with enlarge size.South America is reinstated.Northern west part distorted. A very fine copy. Ref: Burden 150
Euro8000
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