NOVA VIRGINIAE TABULA MAP
Rare Nova Virginiae Tabula Map. A good example of Henricus Hondius’ 1630 map of the Virginia colony and the Chesapeake Bay. Folded crease mark to center. Professionally framed. Image rea 15"x20". In frame 28"x22"x1". PROVENANCE: A Williamsburg Virginia Private Estate. Oriented to the west, this map covers from Cape Henry to the Susquehanna River and inland as far as the Appalachian Mountains. The Chesapeake Bay is shown in full as are many of its river estuaries, though topographically this map places a number of mountain ranges where there are in fact none. Cartographically this map is based upon John Smith’s landmark map of the Virginia colony issued in 1612. Smith’s fine survey work, as well as reports from indigenous American Indian tribes, and fanciful wishful thinking, combine to make this one of the most interesting maps of America to emerge in the 17th century. Philip D. Burden, the author of The Mapping of America, considers this map, Nova Virginiae Tabula , to be one of the most important maps of America ever produced and certainly one of the greatest influence. Approximate Retail Value is Between: $700 - $900
Condition: Folded crease mark to center. see pictures
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Rare Nova Virginiae Tabula Map. A good example of Henricus Hondius’ 1630 map of the Virginia colony and the Chesapeake Bay. Folded crease mark to center. Professionally framed. Image rea 15"x20". In frame 28"x22"x1". PROVENANCE: A Williamsburg Virginia Private Estate. Oriented to the west, this map covers from Cape Henry to the Susquehanna River and inland as far as the Appalachian Mountains. The Chesapeake Bay is shown in full as are many of its river estuaries, though topographically this map places a number of mountain ranges where there are in fact none. Cartographically this map is based upon John Smith’s landmark map of the Virginia colony issued in 1612. Smith’s fine survey work, as well as reports from indigenous American Indian tribes, and fanciful wishful thinking, combine to make this one of the most interesting maps of America to emerge in the 17th century. Philip D. Burden, the author of The Mapping of America, considers this map, Nova Virginiae Tabula , to be one of the most important maps of America ever produced and certainly one of the greatest influence. Approximate Retail Value is Between: $700 - $900
Condition: Folded crease mark to center. see pictures
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