Hondius Map of Cuba
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HONDIUS, Jodocus (1563-1612) / MERCATOR, Gerard (1512-1594).
Cuba Insula [on sheet with] Hispaniola Insula [and] Insula Iamaica [and] Ins. S. Ioannis [and] I.S. Margareta cum Confiniis.
Engraving with orginial hand color.
Amsterdam, c. 1606.
19" x 23" sheet.
Comparable: Old World Auctions, 2009 - $1,380.
This great, composite map of important islands in the West Indies is presented with two large maps of Cuba and Hispaniola, and smaller maps of Jamaica, Puerto Rico and Isla Margarita along the left side. The map of Cuba includes an inset plan of Havana. The map is richly embellished with a variety of sea monsters, a flying fish, sailing ships and strapwork cartouches. Latin text on verso, published in 1630.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #9610:1A.
Cuba Insula [on sheet with] Hispaniola Insula [and] Insula Iamaica [and] Ins. S. Ioannis [and] I.S. Margareta cum Confiniis.
Engraving with orginial hand color.
Amsterdam, c. 1606.
19" x 23" sheet.
Comparable: Old World Auctions, 2009 - $1,380.
This great, composite map of important islands in the West Indies is presented with two large maps of Cuba and Hispaniola, and smaller maps of Jamaica, Puerto Rico and Isla Margarita along the left side. The map of Cuba includes an inset plan of Havana. The map is richly embellished with a variety of sea monsters, a flying fish, sailing ships and strapwork cartouches. Latin text on verso, published in 1630.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #9610:1A.
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Hondius Map of Cuba
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