1639 Henricus Hondius Antique 1st Edition Map of North America California Island Russia like the majority of Silesia

like the majority of Silesia

and is known to be based on the slightly earlier "Copperplate" map of the 1550s

Ref:  70216

the area was formally designated Hebei (north of the Yellow River) for the first time

and for the Battle of Tours (732)

1639 Henricus Hondius Antique 1st Edition Map of North America California Island Russia like the majority of SilesiaTitle : America Septentrionalis Date : 1639 Condition: (A+) Fine Condition Ref: 43161 1 Size: 23in x 20in (595mm x 510mm) Description: This magnificent original copper plate engraved antique rare 1st state map of North America, with California as an Island, by Henricus Hondius was published in the 1639 French edition. There were only 3 publications of this map by Hondius in the 1630s & 40s with Jan Jansson replacing the map with his signature in 1641.