1639 Henricus Hondius Antique 1st Edition Map of North America California Island Russia Ref: 70216

Ref:  70216

like the majority of Silesia

and is known to be based on the slightly earlier "Copperplate" map of the 1550s

light toning along folds

apparently the third grant in the colony of Acadie and in 1642 he married Marguerite de Lafitte in France

1639 Henricus Hondius Antique 1st Edition Map of North America California Island Russia Ref: 70216Title : America Septentrionalis Date : 1639 Condition: (A+) Fine Condition Ref: 43161 1 Size: 23in x 20in (595mm x 510mm) Description: This magnificent original copper plate engraved antique rare 1st state map of North America, with California as an Island, by Henricus Hondius was published in the 1639 French edition. There were only 3 publications of this map by Hondius in the 1630s & 40s with Jan Jansson replacing the map with his signature in 1641.