Antique Maps & Prints of Natural History, Botanicals, & More
Lot 767:
Description
This exceptional map is called "" Recens edita totius Novi Belgii in America Septentrionali "". It was originally published by Matthaus Seutter circa 1730 in Augsburg.
This map depicts modern-day New England and is based off Jannson’s map of 1651. It includes a vignette of New York, during the brief period of Dutch control. This is the second state of the map and includes a misspelling of the city of Boston as ‘Briston’.
Georg Matthäus Seutter (1678-1757) was one of the most important German mapmakers of the eighteenth century. Born in Augsburg in 1678, he became an apprentice to the renowned cartographer Johann Baptiste Homann in Nuremberg. In 1707 he established himself as a map publisher in Augsburg, and quickly became Homann’s main rival. His business flourished and by 1731 he was appointed Geographer to the Imperial Court.
Paper Size: ~ 25" by 21 3/4" (Fold Out)
Paper Type or Special Features: Engraving with Original Wash Coloring
Condition report:
The work is in fair to good condition overall. The paper is toned with some mottled spots. There are signs of age, handling, and wear throughout. There are some spots where the green has worn through the paper and chipped There may be some faint offset due to the fold out nature of the plate. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
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