1740 Mappa Geographica, complectens I. Indiae Occidentalem II. Isthmum Panamensem...

Mappa Geographica, complectens I. Indiae Occidentalem II. Isthmum Panamensem III. Ichnographiam praecipurorum locorum & portuum as has terras pertinentium

By: Homann Heirs

Date: 1740 (circa) Nuremberg

Original Size: 22.75 x 19 inches (57.8 x 48.5 cm)

This is a reproduction of an authentic antique map of the Caribbean with several smaller inserts surrounding, by Homann Heirs. The map was published in Nuremberg circa 1740.

This exciting?copper-plate engraving focuses on the Caribbean, showing portions of North, Central, and South America. The large central map is titled Carte de Isles de l¡¯Amerique et Deplusieurs Pays Terre Ferme,¡± and credits D¡¯Anville for the cartography. The map is color coded showing European possessions throughout the area. The main map is surrounded by 5 smaller insert maps that include the Isthmus of Panama, one of the earliest obtainable plans of St. Augustine, a bird¡¯s eye view of Mexico City, and plans of Vera Cruz and San Domingo.

Inventory #18910