1839 Jansson Map of US Southeast from Virginia to
Title/Content of Map: 1839 Jansson Map of US Southeast from Virginia to Florida -- Virginiae Partis Australis, et Floridae Partis Orientalis, Interjacentiumque Regionum Nova Descriptio
Date: 1839 c. Amsterdam
Cartographer: J Jansson
Size: 15.1 X 19.5 in.
This is a magnificent map of the US Southeast, extending from the southern part of Chesapeake Bay to northern Florida.The map presents the English and French colonial interests in the region as depicted by their respective royal arms.At the southern end of the Appalachians is a note concerning gold and silver mines.The Chesapeake Bay correctly indicated as a large bay and the Carolinas and Georgian coasts depicted more accurately than earlier maps. On this map a number of settlements are named, including Jamestown (est. 1609) and Newport News (est. 1621).It includes mythical lakes in the interior and other conjectural cartography of the time. This Jansson map is virtually identical to Blaeu's map (A key difference beingis by the erroneous longitudinal number 200 in the lower right corner on Blaeu's map vs. the correct number, 300, appearing on Jansson's map such as this.)There is a richly decorated large cartouche flanked by Native Americans.The Atlantic Ocean contains two compass roses, three sailing ships and two aquatic putti. French text on verso, published between 1652-58.
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Condition Report: Very Good,Clean strike on laid paper.A few spots.A few small marginal splits, one restored on verso.Issued centerfold, with small split.Hand colored.
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Title/Content of Map: 1839 Jansson Map of US Southeast from Virginia to Florida -- Virginiae Partis Australis, et Floridae Partis Orientalis, Interjacentiumque Regionum Nova Descriptio
Date: 1839 c. Amsterdam
Cartographer: J Jansson
Size: 15.1 X 19.5 in.
This is a magnificent map of the US Southeast, extending from the southern part of Chesapeake Bay to northern Florida.The map presents the English and French colonial interests in the region as depicted by their respective royal arms.At the southern end of the Appalachians is a note concerning gold and silver mines.The Chesapeake Bay correctly indicated as a large bay and the Carolinas and Georgian coasts depicted more accurately than earlier maps. On this map a number of settlements are named, including Jamestown (est. 1609) and Newport News (est. 1621).It includes mythical lakes in the interior and other conjectural cartography of the time. This Jansson map is virtually identical to Blaeu's map (A key difference beingis by the erroneous longitudinal number 200 in the lower right corner on Blaeu's map vs. the correct number, 300, appearing on Jansson's map such as this.)There is a richly decorated large cartouche flanked by Native Americans.The Atlantic Ocean contains two compass roses, three sailing ships and two aquatic putti. French text on verso, published between 1652-58.
Reserve: $800.00
Shipping:
Domestic: Flat-rate of $20.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from Ohio
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition Report: Very Good,Clean strike on laid paper.A few spots.A few small marginal splits, one restored on verso.Issued centerfold, with small split.Hand colored.
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