Carolina, by A. Montanus. 1671
Arnoldus Montanus drew upon the Willem Blaeu map of c.1638 for his map of this region. Already by this date it had been colonised by the English and named Carolina, although no reference is made to it here. It is more decorative than the Blaeu in that it bears two large decorative cartouches depicting native scenes.
Virginiae partis australis et Floridae.
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Category: Antique maps > America > North America
Old antique map of Carolina by A. Montanus.
Title: Virginiae partis australis et Floridae.
Date of the first edition: 1671.
Date of this map: 1671.
Copper engraving, printed on paper.
Size (not including margins): 291 x 356mm (11.46 x 14.02 inches).
Verso: Blank.
Condition: Excellent.
Condition Rating: A+.
From: De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld: of Beschryving van America. Amsterdam, J. Meurs, 1671.
Arnoldus Montanus drew upon the Willem Blaeu map of c.1638 for his map of this region. Already by this date it had been colonised by the English and named Carolina, although no reference is made to it here. It is more decorative than the Blaeu in that it bears two large decorative cartouches depicting native scenes.
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