Asiae Nova Delineatio
Amsterdam: Nicolaas Visscher, 1690.
Map. Uncolored engraving. Image measures 17" x 21 1/2". Stains to upper center margins, otherwise in good condition.
Impressive map of Asia, including Arabia, the Middle East, and the East Indies. Korea is accurately depicted as a peninsula, unlike many insular depictions the period. Visscher maps Japan according to delineations made by Mercator; while Hokkaido, labeled as Yedso on this map, is partially drawn as per the discoveries of De Vries. A dedication features the coat of arms of D. Henrico Spiegel, Senator of Amsterdam. Beautifully engraved with all tiny fonts legible.
Claes Visscher (1587-1652) was the founder of the family business of engravers and publishers based in Amsterdam. Nicolaes I (1618-1679) worked with his Father and continued the business. His son Nicolaes Jansz. II inherited the business with his wife Elizabeth Visscher who ran it on her own for more than 20 years after his death. Hard to find.
Binding: Unbound
Language: English
Price: $1,550.00
Item #308983