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Insulae Americanae in Oceano Septentrionali, cum Terris Adiacentibus - Janssonius J. ,c. 1658.



Map of the West Indies by J. Janssonius

Copper engraving
Size: 38 x 52.5cm (14.8 x 20.5 inches)
Verso text: German
Condition: Old coloured.
Condition Rating: A
References: Van der Krogt 1, 9600:1; Burden, 248, State 1.

From: Atlas Major VI: Novus Atlas Absolutissimus, Das ist, Generale Welt-Beschreibung, mit allerley schönen und Neuen Land-Carten gezieret. Dass Sechste Theil, beschreibet Hispanien, Asia, Africa, und America. (Van der Krogt 1:428.6)

Janssonius, Hondius' partner, copied this map from Blaeu who published this map already in 1635. Cartographically the map draws on the extremely rare chart by Hessel Gerritz, c.1631. The only notable differences with the Blaeu are that here Janssonius does not name VIRGINIA, and the Blaeu has a cartouche bearing a dedication in the lower left.

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Item number: 19580
Price: 1650 Euro

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