The America in fine original color:  Novissima et Accuratissima Septentrionalis ac Meridionalis Americae...

Original copperplate printed map.
Original Color
490 x 577mm
Map # AM-224
$ 2,850

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The map was originally based on the Visscher map of 1670 of the Americas.  What is especially interesting about this map is its depiction of the new discoveries in the Pacific Ocean.  The emerging understanding of Australia is depicted along with New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, numerous other islands, and the Alaskan Coast (Terra Esonis).  California has its typical 17th century representation as an island. 

According to McLaughlin (p. 25), this map is State 3 but it is basically a reissue of State 2, with the exception of a reworked cartouche with a changed title and the removal of two ships. 

The map contains two attractive cartouche:  the title cartouche surrounded by a decorative scene of American Indians is at the lower left and a decorative information cartouche on the Americas is at the upper left.  No text on the verso. 

Reference:  McLaughlin California as an Island, p. 24-25.  Tooley, The Mapping of America, p. 120.

Very Good Example with several small areas that have been professionally reinforced on the verso as a result of the oxidation of the green verdigris color.  This is a fine map.