Hispaniae Novae Sive Magnae Vera Descriptio.

Quad, Matthias (1557-1613)

Date d'édition : 1600

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Cologne, c1600 copper engraved map; overall 27,5 x 36,5 cm; plate 21 x 29,5 cm. fold as issued; edges frayed; paper evenly toned; some off-set; c folds with small splits not affecting image; plate slightly rubbed in places; some marginal tears not affecting image; o/w vg cond. A very detailed and early map of Mexico by Quad, based on the map by Ortelius; engraved by Johann Bussemacher. The map states early names of places, rivers, mountains etc. With a small cartouche, a box top right corner with descriptive text about the entire country; a second box, lower left, with numbers referring to places within the map. Latin text on verso. Maps by Quad a rather rare and seldom appear on the market. Quad was born in Deventer, in the Netherlands; he was ageographer, humanist and engraver who studied in Heidelberg before he settled in Cologne but left to settle in Heidelberg in 1603. He engraved city plans for Braun & Hogenberg s Civitates. Ref: 3227.

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• Titre: Hispaniae Novae Sive Magnae Vera Descriptio.
• Date de parution: 1600
• Reliure: No Binding
• État de l'article: Very Good
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • Central America
  • American Continent