Americas--Hondius, Jodocus.

Estimate

2,000 - 3,000 GBP

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Description

America. [Amsterdam, 1606, but 1628], 375 x 503mm., double-page engraved map, contemporary hand colour, the paper a little brittle, with loss outside the plate area

Literature

Burden, Mapping of North America 150

Catalogue Note

The new map of the Americas prepared for Hondius’ editions of the Mercator Atlas; the map is famous for the ethnographic vignettes, particularly the large scene of Brazilian natives preparing their local alcohol, mandioca.