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A fine example of Isaak Tirion's maps covering the Dutch colonies on the north coast of South America, including Curacao and Willemstad, together four hand-colored engraved maps on one sheet.

While the Dutch made concerted efforts to establish colonies on the Essequibo River and elsewhere on the mainland, Curacao proved a more enduring project. The island was well positioned for trading, and it lacked many of the harsh conditions of the continent.

Curacao has a fascinating history; it was actively colonized by the Dutch starting in 1634. Along with the Dutch came a large contingent of Sephardic Jews who contributed substantially to the island's culture and economy. Indeed, Curacao has the oldest active Jewish congregation in the Americas, dating back to 1651. The Curacao synagogue is the oldest in continuous use in America, having first opened in 1732 on the site of a previous synagogue.

Isaak Tirion (1705-1765) was an 18th century Amsterdam map publisher.

Isaak Tirion Biography

Isaak Tirion was a prominent Dutch publisher based in Amsterdam in the eighteenth century. He is best known for historical works that included prints showing scenes from around the world. He also produced maps, such as those in the Nieuwe Hand-Atlas of 1744.