Virginiae partis australis, et Floridae partis orientalis.
Amsterdam: 1640. Important early map exhibiting the disputes of England and France over land in the new world, showing the southeastern portion of the United States stretching from 'Chesapeack Bay' in the north to the area of present day Georgia in the south. With the British coat of arms placed near Virginia, and the French coat of arms near the "Apalatcy Montes" and an imaginary lake. Based on a Mercator-Hondius map of 1606, with changes such as a better proportioned Outer Banks, and, for the first time on a printed map, Newport News is shown as Newport Nesa. Handsome original color, ornate cartouche with native American figures; French text on the verso. Image size: 19 3/4 x 15 1/4". Paper size: 23 x 20". The South-East in Early Maps 41 - 'the most correct map of this area yet to appear'; KOEMAN: Bl 22. Very good condition. Item #17960
Price: $2,500.00