"America Meridionalis", Mercator/Jansson
Subject: South America
Period: 1630 (published)
Publication: Atlas Minor
Color: Hand Color
Size:
7.6 x 5.7 inches
19.3 x 14.5 cm
Attractive map of the continent with two large mythical lakes, Eupana Lacus in Brazil and Parime La. in Guyana. Tierra del Fuego is shown as an island with Cape Horn and Le Maire Strait both identified; a notation attributes these discoveries to Jacob le Maire. It is simply decorated with a strapwork title cartouche and compass rose. Engraved by Petrus Kaerius. French text on verso.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #9800:352.
Condition: A
A nice impression with minor toning and a few tiny worm holes only visible when held to light.
