America
Amsterdam: Jodocus Hondius, 1609. Map. Engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 14.75" x 19.75". Amsterdam: 1609 French edition. Important early map of the Americas. The stereographic projection includes sea vessels from various regions including Japan, Greenland, Florida, South America, and Europe. Two indigenous fire canoes are described with notes.The lower cartouche shows two birds looking in on a strapwork framed scene of Brazilians making alcohol, based on Theodor De Bry's work. Cauim, is an alcoholic beverage made from manioc root..... More