**Early Map: Virginia and Florida, Mercator-Hondius

Description:

**Early Map: Virginia and Florida, Mercator-Hondius published Amsterdam, 1609, by Gerard Mercator (1512-1594) and Jodocus Hondius (1593-1612) "Virginiae Item et Floridae Americae Provinciarum, nova Descriptio" from Mercator-Hondius Atlas Sive Cosmographie; French text on verso hand colored engraving on laid paper, sheet H19" W22 1/2"

Provenance: Nosta Glaser, Philadelphia, June 1975
Dr. & Mrs. C.G. Hopper, Jr. Collection

Literature: Southeast in Early Maps, 26 (pl.20 & col. pl. 2)

Other Notes: Accompanied by copies of correspondance related to the purchase of this map.

Condition: Reinforced center crease. Appears to have a mended tear to lower center (approx. 7"). Good overall condition.

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