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Lot Description

HONDIUS Henricus (1573-1650). Nova Virginiae Tabula. Amsterdam, ca 1645?

Engraved map of Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware with hand-coloring in outline, visible area 15 3/4 x 20 3/4 in. Framed (unexamined out of frame, overall browning). Vignette depicting Chief Powhatan's dwelling, a Susquehanna Chief facing the Chesapeake Bay.

Henricus Hondius' version of Captain John Smith's map of 1612. Jodocus Hondius originally issued the map from 1618-1629. After his death in 1629, the plate was purchased from Jodocus Hondius's widow by William Jansz Blaeu who changed the imprint. Upset over the sale to a competitor, Henricus Hondius engaged engravers to cut new plates. See Burden 228.

Condition Report

Framed: 16 1/2 x 21 1/2 inches.

Not examined outside frame, although seemingly with overall embrittlement. Moderate toning/browning throughout sheet, with vertical area along center fold line of whiter/brighter ground. Light spotting throughout. Small losses to upper right corner and along lower margin at center near crease.

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