Antique Prints, Maps, & Books of Natural History, Botanicals, & More
Lot 9664:
Description
This handsome map is entitled
Nova Virginae Tabula. It was published by Henricus Hondius in Amsterdam c1633.
The map is a beautiful, early representation of Virginia inspired by the important early mapping by John Smith. Smith’s map was the earliest map of the first permanent English colony in America. It is similar to that of Blaeu’s map in 1629. It is decorated with the Royal Arms of Britain (colonial rulers of Virginia), standing Native American Indian, and a vignette of "King Powhatan" (Pocahantas’s father).
Henricus Hondius (1597-1651) & Jodocus Hondius (1593-1629) were Dutch engravers and mapmakers. They learned the trade from their father, Jodocus Hondius, an engraver and geographer. He was involved with the republishing of Mercator’s atlas as well. The brothers worked closely together and took over their father’s engraving business. He would later start his own shop in 1621 where he would eventually partner with Jan Janssonius and continued publishing Mercator’s work where it would eventually be referred to as the Mercator-Hondius-Janssonius atlas.
Paper Size: ~ 21 1/2" by 17" (Fold Out)
Paper Type or Special Features: Engraving with Professional Hand-coloring
Condition report:
The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may some minor offset due to the fold out nature of the plate. Generally considered excellent condition for the age. The map has been flattened, some expert restoration. There is some weakness with a minor hole outside the plate mark in the lower right margin. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
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