Title of the map:

"L'AMERIQUE"

"AMERICAE DESCRIP."

Nice and unusual antique copper engraved map of America by Gerard Mercator (1512-1594), 17th century. 

Edited by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612), Atlas Minor. 

This is a reduced version of the Americas map Hondius engraved for Gerard Mercator's folio atlas. 

North America is very elongated and the west coast is separated by only a narrow strait from Asiae Pars. South America is shown with a more or less correct western coastline and there is a large southern continent incorporating New Guinea and Tierra del Fuego. 

The map is decorated with sea monsters, sailing ships, and a nice title cartouche. 

French text on verso.

(Ref: Burden #153; Van der Krogt, Vol. III)

Size with margins : 16,5 x 21,7 cm / 6,2 x 8,2 inches

Edition : Amsterdam, 1613, 17th century, French edition.

Condition : good condition, a short edge tear at bottom left that has been closed on verso with archival tape, old colors.

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Due to the age an type of paper, some imperfections are to be expected. Please examine the images provided carefully, and if you have any questions please ask and we will be happy to help you.