This superb map is centered on the Atlantic Ocean and showing the route of J Stadens between Europe, Africa and South America. The map extends north to Florida, tsouthern Mexico, the Caribbean. The map illustrates an early account of the New World published by Vander Aa, one of the most prolific compilers of information on the early explorations. Topography, rivers, lakes, towns, etc are shown. Phantom lakes are shown in northern South America and also in Africa. A large cartouche shows dancing natives.
1706 Aa Map of Portions of Americas, Africa and Europe tracing the voyages of St
$180.00Price
Title
Jan Staadens Scheepstogten over Portugaal en Spanje na Rio De Janeiro en elders in Brasil Gedaan 1547
Map Maker Specifics
P Aa
Size
5.8 X 8.5 in. plus margins
Condition
Very Good. On laid paper. Issued fold. Slight toning. Uncolored.