"Castilia Aurifera cum Vicinis Provinciis", Wytfliet, Cornelis

This fascinating map is from the first printed atlas relating exclusively to America. Wytfliet's work was referred to as a continuation of Ptolemy, despite the fact that there was little connection with Ptolemy except for his name on the title page. Wytfliet compiled his atlas using multiple published sources, including Ramusio, Hakluyt and De Bry. This map covers Colombia, Panama and part of Venezuela. Several important colonial settlements are named and located, including Cartago, Victoria, Cartagena, and Panama (City). Decorative title cartouche at upper left.

References: Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #307-7.

Condition: B+

A very dark impression on watermarked paper with printer's ink residue, light toning, and some minor archival repairs in the blank margins.