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Joducus Hondius: America
Title: America Map Maker: Joducus Hondius
Description: Attractive old color example of this highly sought after map of America, engraved by Joducus Hondius for his editions of Mercator's Atlas. The map shows a more accurate west coast of South America than its Mercator predecessor and considerably narrows the continent, although North America retains its wide projection. The east coast includes a bizzare projection of Virginia far into the Atlantic Ocean. The decorative scenes are derived from DeBry. The west coast of North America extends nearly due west. The seven cities of gold are illustrated in the southwest. No Great Lakes are shown. The inset shows native Brazilians brewing beer. Condition Description: Fine old color example. References: Burden, #150.
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