A New Mapp of America Septentrionale.

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ARTIST: Richard Blome
MEDIUM: Copper plate engraving.
DATE: 1669.
EDITION SIZE: Image size 14 3/4 x 21 1/4" (37.3 x 54 cm).
DESCRIPTION: Richard Blome's scarce map of North America, the second earliest map of the continent published in England after Briggs landmark map of 1625..<br><br> Cartographically, this map is based on Nicolas Sanson's important map of 1650, of which Blome gives credit in the subtitle. It is the first English map to show five Great Lakes, although two, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior, are open-ended to the west. Newfoundland is enhanced by the depiction of the Avalon Peninsula. Curiously, Florida shows a series of hills (perhaps sand dunes?) Maryland is prominently named, reflecting the dedication, shown here in the upper right, to Lord Baltimore, "The Right Honourable Cercilius Calvert Baron Baltimore de Baltimore Absolute Lord Proprietary of the Provinces of Maryland and Avalon."<br><br> California is shown as an island.
ADDITIONAL INFO: Nicely framed in a black and sanded spandrel molding. Overall framed size 20.75 x 27"
CONDITION: Good condition. B/W
REFERENCE: Burden 397, McLaughlin 42, Tooley 26-28, Wagner 368, Leighly 55.
CATEGORIES: Maps

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