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Giovanni Battista Ramusio: Universale Della Nuovamente Parte Del Mondo Ritrovata
Title: Universale Della Nuovamente Parte Del Mondo Ritrovata Map Maker: Giovanni Battista Ramusio
Description: Ramusio's map of the Western Hemisphere is the earliest obtainable map to accurately depict the Americas. The map is attributed to Giacomo Gastaldi. It is the first map to depict the names derived from the travels of Francisco Vasquez Coronado in the Southwestern US, including Quivira, Sierra Nevadas, Cicuic, Axa, Cucho, Cibola and Tiguas. The reference to Sierra Nevadas derives from Cabrillo's explorations of the California Coastline in 1542. Wheat noted that Ramusio's map represented a significant advance in the mapping of the American West, calling it an advance of the first importance. The map reflects the lack of knowledge in the Northern parts of the Hemisphere, but does note the Strait of Magellan and retains the mythical large southern continent. The map also includes and early reference to Florida and depicts its peninsular shape, albeit oddly. An essential map for early American collections. Condition Description: Minor restorations at the centerfold, as usual, else a nice wide margined example. References: Burden 24; 34; Wheat 9; Wagner 35.
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