Jan Jansson:  Accuratissima Brasiliae Tabula . . .

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Title: Accuratissima Brasiliae Tabula . . .

Map Maker: Jan Jansson

Description:

Nice old color example of Jansson's map of Brasil, oriented with West at the top.

Brazil is divided into Capitanias, with excellent coastal detail and a more speculative detail in the interior parts of the map.  Includes inset vignettes of indigenous scenes and animals.  Inset maps of the "Baya de Todos os Sanctos" and "Villa d'Olinda de Pernambuco".

Condition Description: Old Color. Minor soiling in lower left part of map, above cartouche.

Related Categories:
Maps of Brazil