This rare map of Aruba, one of the Dutch Antilles islands, Is the first detailed map of the island, and the first map to name Oranjestad. The map shows great detail of the topography of the land with several early settlements, along with a numbered key identifying over 60 locations, including areas where gold and silver had been found. The map was based on the explorations of Dutch captains William Augustus van Spengler in 1820 and R. F. van Raders in 1825. Engraved by F. Etiennez.

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Condition: B+

A crisp impression on a bright sheet with Strasbourg lily and "Van Gelder" watermarks. There is scattered foxing and minor soiling. The sheet is deckle edged.