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Willem Janszoon Blaeu: Mappa Aestivarum Insularum Alias Barmudas
Title: Mappa Aestivarum Insularum Alias Barmudas Map Maker: Willem Janszoon Blaeu
Description: Finely engraved of Blaeu's highly sought after map of Bermuda. The map is embellished with a striking decorative cartouche, compass rose, and remarkable detail for the island, including a complete list of land owners. The map is based upon John Norwood's survey of 1618. The table at the bottom includes a list of the proprietors, divided by Tribe and the number of shares purchased by each Proprietor, along with a number key, identifying the land owned by each of the shareholders. Condition Description: Two tears in the lower right corner, one entering from the side and one entering from the bottom, both of which slightly affect the printed image References: Van der Krogt, P. (Atlantes) 9660:2; Palmer, M. (Bermuda maps) #7; Goss, J. (Blaeu) p.166.
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