Montanus
Amsterdam, 1671
1671
28.5 x 36.1 cms
Copper engraving
18661
excellent
One of the best obtainable early maps of the region, a reduced version of the scarce Blaeu map that appears in Atlas Maior only.
" [ Arnold Montanus ] Published a notable Atlas of America which was used by John Ogilby as the basis for his 'An Accurate Description and Complete History of America'. The maps were extremely decorative [...]."
(Moreland and Bannister).