"La Province de Venezuela, ou Nouvelle Venise, avec la partie Meridionale de la Nouvelle Andslousie, en Amerique…", Aa, Pieter van der

This very uncommon map of Venezuela is based on the cartography of the important Dutch cartographer, Hessel Gerritsz, as were most maps of the region during this period. The map concentrates the detail along the coastlines with the interior graphically engraved to show mountains, forests and rivers. The superb title cartouche is flanked by two Dutch traders with natives, Neptune and merfolk providing an interesting illustration filling most of the Caribbean Sea.

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Condition: A

Sharp impression with minor toning and a few spots in the wide original margins.