John Ogilby:  Insulae Americanae in Oceano Septentrionali cum Terris adiacentibus

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Title: Insulae Americanae in Oceano Septentrionali cum Terris adiacentibus

Map Maker: John Ogilby

Description:

Nice example of John Ogilby's edition of Hessel Gerritsz' rare chart of 1631.

The area covered is exactly the same as Gerritsz map, except for the addition of the west coat of Central America. The nomenclature in North America is virtually identical, other than the addition of Viriginia on this map. It reflects the first hand knowledge of Gerritsz during his voyage to South America and the West Indies undertaken in 1628. 

Includes rhumb lines, sailing ships, compass rose and fine cartouches.  A strong dark impression, with wide clean margins.

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Maps of the Caribbean
Maps of Central America
Maps of the American South
Maps of Southeast America