Price: $975.00
SKU: 23592
ARTIST: Matthaus Merian
MEDIUM: Copper plate engraving,
DATE: 1631
EDITION SIZE: Image size 14 x 17 1/2" (35.5 x 44.5 cm).
DESCRIPTION: Mathaus Merian, a publisher and engraver of Frankfurt Germany who is renowned for his town views. He also produced a number of maps including this map of North & South America. This map appeared in "Newe Welt und Americanische Historien." by Johann Ludwig Gottfried who did a compilation of the various voyages published by Theodore deBry. Cartographically this map is based on Jodocus Hondius' map of 1618.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
CONDITION: Fair condition. There are two small areas on image loss in the two lower corners which have been skillfully repaired. Printers crease in the centerfold. Narrow margins. Modern hand coloring.
REFERENCE: Burden, P. The Mapping of North America" #251. Wagner, NW Coast, 329. Wheat 43.