Novus Brasiliae Typus - Antique map

Author: Hondius, Jodocus

Publisher: Blaeu, Willem a Joan

Published: Amsterdam

Publishing year: 1630

Brazil. "Novus Brasiliae Typus". Orig. copperplate engraving, J. Hondius, 1629. Published by W. J. Blaeu, 1630. Orig. old colouring. With figure title cartouche (Indians), ornamental cartouche with the scale of map, an inset map (Bay of All Saints - "Baya de Todos os Sanctos"), cannibal feast and animals in the map, 2 ships and a wind rose. 38:50 cm (15 x 19 3/4 inch.).

Koeman II, map 9850, ed. 2:231 (1641-42 German). - A very decorative map of Brazil. Oriented to the West.

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Tags: Antique map, Antique maps, Old maps, map of Brazil, Novus Brasiliae typus, copperplate engraving, Hondius, Blaeu, 1630