America with those known parts in that unknowne worlde both people and manner of buildings described and Inlarged
By John Speed
First state of the definitive English map of the Americas and the earliest folio atlas map to depict California as an island and thus propagating one of the most enduring cartographic myths. It is also significant for its accurate depiction of the coast between Chesapeake and Cape Cod, and early portrayal of the English colonies Iames Citti (Jamestown) and Plymouth. Boston and Long Island are not shown. The spurious islands of Brasil and Frisland still appear in the Atlantic. An inset map shows Greenland and Iceland. The map is the superb workmanship of the Dutch engraver, Abraham Goos. Decorated in the popular carte-a-figures style with panels of costumed native figures at each side and vignettes of major cities at top. The figures at left represent the native people of North America, and at right the major South American tribes. The cities illustrated include Havana, Mexico City, Rio de Janeiro, Cusco, and other important South American settlements. A number of sea monsters, flying fish and sailing ships also decorate the map. A few brown marks as is typical for age. Originally published in Speed's Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World. Size 16x21 inches.
Published by: George Humble, London, 1627
Vendor: Revaluation Books
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By John Speed
First state of the definitive English map of the Americas and the earliest folio atlas map to depict California as an island and thus propagating one of the most enduring cartographic myths. It is also significant for its accurate depiction of the coast between Chesapeake and Cape Cod, and early portrayal of the English colonies Iames Citti (Jamestown) and Plymouth. Boston and Long Island are not shown. The spurious islands of Brasil and Frisland still appear in the Atlantic. An inset map shows Greenland and Iceland. The map is the superb workmanship of the Dutch engraver, Abraham Goos. Decorated in the popular carte-a-figures style with panels of costumed native figures at each side and vignettes of major cities at top. The figures at left represent the native people of North America, and at right the major South American tribes. The cities illustrated include Havana, Mexico City, Rio de Janeiro, Cusco, and other important South American settlements. A number of sea monsters, flying fish and sailing ships also decorate the map. A few brown marks as is typical for age. Originally published in Speed's Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World. Size 16x21 inches.
Published by: George Humble, London, 1627
Vendor: Revaluation Books
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