Johannes De Laet (1581-1649) & Hessel Gerritsz (1581-1632). Nova Francia et Regiones Adiacentes,”(Antwerp: Elsevir, 1630). Published in Novus Orbis seu Descriptionia Indiae Occidentalis Libri XVIII. 11 1/8 x 14 1/4 in. to neatline. Sheet size: 13 1/2 x 15 3/4 in. Copperplate engraving, uncolored as issued. Strong, rich impression. Repaired tear in l/l margin. Otherwise, in very good condition. $3,500.
$3,500.00
Famous Mapping of the Northeastern Coast of North America
By Johannes De Laet and Hessel Gerritsz
An outstanding example of Johannes De Laet and Hessel Gerritsz wonderful mapping of New France. The map extends from present day Newfoundland to as far west as Lake Champlain, which is located with considerable accuracy as compared to other documents of the time. Arguably one of the finest depictions of the Americas during the 17th century, the important map offered here is only one of three maps in De Laet’s work that refers to the east coast of North America. Cartographical information was drawn from the previous works of Ramusio, Champlain, and Sir William Alexander’s famous map of 1625, which appeared in Samuel Purchas’ multi-volume work Purchas His Pilgrimes. Prince Edward Island is delineated here for the first time in its correct form. Delightful topographical details appear throughout the map such as realistically engraved mountains and forests along with rivers and lakes. This highly acclaimed map of New France, which includes present day Nova Scotia, New England, and Newfoundland, would make a paramount addition to any collection centered around the Northeastern coast of North America.
Refs: Burden, The Mapping of North America, #230.
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