(East Coast) Novi Belgii Novaeque Angliae...

Mapmaker: Danckerts

(East Coast) Novi Belgii Novaeque Angliae...

c. 1690

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  • Novi Beligii Novaeque Angliae Nec Non Pennsylvaniae et Partis Virginiae Tabula multis in locia emendata...

    The reference map of the time that was such a great reference that it was published in thirty one different issues, and was used by William Penn to settle the boundary between Pennsylvania and Maryland. Called the "perfect map of the country and its situation" it gave a dependable view and includes a stunning inset for the still very young "Nieuw Yorck". Filled with Dutch names it may well have served to lure potential emigrants to the new world. Rich with placenames and people groups and including great vignettes for wildlife and a native town. Burden state #3

    Condition is good has been cleaned and backed with canvas, with some minor loss restored in the title block, and support to the centerfold. Image size is approximately 18.5 x 21.5 (inches)