Lot #: 82617
VIRGINIA MARYLANDIA et CAROLINA in America Septentrionali. |
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Description
A fine example of Homann's map of the Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and South Carolina. One of the most decorative maps of the area, made to promote German emigration to America. Germantown Teutsche Statt is placed at the headwaters of the Rappahanock.
A number of early counties shown in the Carolinas. Nice detail in the interior of Virginia and Maryland for the period. New Jersey is divided into East and West New Jersey. The region in the west is Florida, extending to Lake Erie. Shows Indian Tribes and Place names, rivers, bays, coastal soundings, early settlements and other details.
Embellished by one of the most decorative cartouches to appear on a map of the region, showing figures from regional history and local trade with the English. The Atlantic is Mare Virgini [or] Sea of Virginy.
A number of early counties shown in the Carolinas. Nice detail in the interior of Virginia and Maryland for the period. New Jersey is divided into East and West New Jersey. The region in the west is Florida, extending to Lake Erie. Shows Indian Tribes and Place names, rivers, bays, coastal soundings, early settlements and other details.
Embellished by one of the most decorative cartouches to appear on a map of the region, showing figures from regional history and local trade with the English. The Atlantic is Mare Virgini [or] Sea of Virginy.
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