AMERICA 1680 FREDERIK DE WIT UNUSUAL LARGE ANTIQUE MAP 17TH CENTURY

Description: Title of the map:"Novissima et Accuratissima Totius AMERICAE Descriptio per F. DE WIT Amstelodami" Unusual large antique copper engraved map of America by Frederik DE WIT (1630-1706), a famous Dutch cartographer.On this map, the island of California and the Great Lakes are depicted. In the Southwest, the Rio del Norto flows from a large interior lake and empties into the sea between the mainland and California. In South America, the mythical lakes Parime Lacus and Xarayes are prominent, and a battle scene and village appear in the Brazilian interior. The map is embellished with two large cartouches. In the top left corner, one cartouche depicts angels struggling with a devil for the soul of a Native American. At bottom left, the pictorial title cartouche contains scenes of gold panning, hunting, and a native chief standing beneath an umbrella. Frederik De Wit, also written Frederic, Frederico and Fredericus. His surname is also written as De Witt and De Widt. He was born in Gouda and died in Amsterdam. He was the company founder. He edited his first atlas "atlas maior" around 1662. He published a nautical atlas in 1675. In 1695 he began to published a town atlas of the Netherlands after he acquired some city plans at the auction of the famous Blaeu publishing firm's printing plates. After his death, his wife continued to hold the firm. Their son, liquidated the firm and most of the maps went to Pierre Mortier who worked after with Covens and founded the firm Covens et Mortier, one of the most famous publishing maps and views of the 18th century. Size with margins : 61,5 x 51,5 cm / 24 x 20 inches Condition : good condition, old colors, small foxing, on strong paper. Edition : 4th state with the decorative elements in the sea removed, but prior to the additions in the South Pacific.Amsterdam, c. 1680, 17th Century. If you buy more than one item, you have to pay only one shipping cost.All shipments are insured. WE DON'T SELL LASER AND COPIES MAPS, ALL WE SELL IS ORIGINAL AND ANTIQUEDue to the age an type of paper, some imperfections are to be expected. Please examine the images provided carefully, and if you have any questions please ask and we will be happy to help you

Price: 1100 USD

Location: Paris

End Time: 2024-10-17T13:13:38.000Z

Shipping Cost: 35 USD