"Terra Firma et, Novum Regnum Granatense et, Popayan", Jansson, Jan

Splendid map of the Isthmus of Panama and northwestern South America including most of present-day Colombia and part of Venezuela. The map is based on the cartography of Hessel Gerritsz and formed one of the prototypes for South American cartography throughout the rest of the century. The mountainous topography is indicated on this map and there are numerous settlements and towns noted. Two cartouches and pair of compass roses with radiating rhumb lines decorate this map. Jansson's imprint is located below the title cartouche. Spanish text on verso.

References: Kapp (Columbia) #11; Manasek #50.

Condition: B+

A fine impression with wide, original margins and manuscript page number at top right. There is light toning, a professionally repaired centerfold separation that enters 4" into map at bottom with a small amount of image in facsimile, and a repaired tear in top blank margin.