Title: Belgii Pars Septentrionalis communi nomine Vulgo Hollandia…[Inset Views of New Amsterdam (NYC) & Batavia and Maps of NE United States and SE Asia]
Map Maker:
Johanne Baptiste Homann
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Place / Date: Nuremberg / 1705
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Coloring: Hand Colored
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Size: 22 x 19 inches
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Condition: VG
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Price:
SOLD
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Inventory ID: 7171
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Description: Gorgeous full color example of Homann's map of the Low Countries, with large inset maps of the Northeastern US (from the Chesapeake to Massachusetts) and Southeast Asia and vignette views of New Amsterdam (New York City) and Batavia. A highly detailed map of the Low Countries, showing towns, rivers, lakes, islands, lowlands, canals, etc. Large decorative allegorical cartouche. One of Homann's earliest maps and the only Homann map to include a view of New York City. Laid on a second sheet of contemporary paper, probably as bound into the atlas.
Related Categories:
Maps of America
Maps of New England
Maps of the Northeast
Maps of Europe
Maps of Belgium
Maps of the Netherlands
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