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[HONDIUS, Henricus (1597-1651), cartographer] and JANSSON, Jan (1588-1664), publisher. America Septentrionalis. Amsterdam: Jan Jansson, [1639-1649].

"Hondius' beautifully engraved map of North America had greater influence than any other to date in perpetuating the theory of California as an island” (Burden). This is state 2, with Jansson’s name in the cartouche at lower left. Burden 245; McLoughlin 6.

Engraved map, hand-colored in outline, 461 x 547mm on 524 x 618mm sheet (some toning and offsetting). Matted.
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