This map was derived from Capt. John Smith's map of 1612, which was the first to depict the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries with any accuracy. The early settlement of Jamestown is noted as Iamestowne, and there are a number of other place names, both English and Native American. In the upper left corner is an engraving of the great Indian chief, Powhatan, seated on his throne and surrounded by his subjects. A Susquehanna chief is depicted on the right under the British coat-of-arms and a key cartouche. The plate was engraved by Dirck Grijp and was originally published by Jodocus Hondius Jr. in 1618. It was purchased by Willem Blaeu shortly after Hondius' death (1629) and Blaeu's imprint replaced that of Hondius. Latin text on verso, published between 1640-55.

See also lot 718 for R.V. Tooley's The Mapping of America and lot 719 for Philip Burden's The Mapping of North America - A List of Printed Maps 1511-1670 that both describe this map.

References: Burden #193; Portinaro & Knirsch KXXIV; Tooley (Amer) p. 161-62; Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #9410:2.2; Wooldridge #30.

Condition: B+

A nice impression on a lightly toned sheet with an "A" watermark and scattered foxing. There are remnants of hinge tape on verso.