Description: c 1616 MAP OF THE AMERCAS - Hondius/BertiusScarce: Very Early and Historic M-14370: “AMERICA” Petrus Bertius. Amsterdam: Jodocus Hondius, Jr., c. 1616 from Tabularum Geographicarum Contractarum. Very fine original engraved map. Verso: Latin. Reference: Burden # 183.Paper Size: 112 x 190mm – 4 3/8 x 7 ½’’ Image Size: 95 x 135mm – 3 5/8 x 5 ¼’’ On this map Jodicus Hondius Jr "for the first time on a continental map incorporated the recent discovery of Hudson Bay” (Burden, pg.223). Topographical features are shown (many purely speculative, or mythical), and many known towns, cities, missions, & Indian villages are located. California is shown as a peninsula.The northwest coast is shown oriented westward and then veering northeast - suggesting a Northwest Passage (also why the Hudson Bay is left open). A wonderful sea monster is found off the southeast coast of South America.“Petrus Bertius (1565-1629) was brother-in-law to both Jodocus Hondius and Peter van den Keere with whom he worked in close contact...” (Tooley: The Mapping of America, p. 299). Handsome map with considerable detail, superb condition. This is an original antique map, more than 400 years old, not a reproduction. A remarkably fine example of this historic map, - very clean and with an unusually strong impression. It comes with a certificate of authenticity.We have been full-time dealers in Illuminated Manuscripts, Maps, Prints and Antiquities since 1980.
Price: 475 USD
Location: Akron, Ohio
End Time: 2024-08-14T18:27:57.000Z
Shipping Cost: 19.75 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Date Range: 1600-1699
Printing Technique: Copper Plate Engraving
Format: Atlas Map
US State: North America
Mexican State: Jodicus Hondius Jr/Petrus Bertius
Year: 1616
Cartographer/Publisher: Abraham Ortelius
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Country/Region: North and South America
