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The most famous map of the Americas, the cornerstone of any map collection
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This map of America is one of the most important and influential maps of the continent published in the 16th century. This example is from the first of three copper plates, all engraved by Frans Hogenberg, and the third state, with the Azores now correctly named and the latitude number '230' erased.
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| Cartographer | |
|---|---|
| Date | 1575 |
| Extra Info | America Sive Novi Orbis Nova Descriptio. |
| Publication | Antwerp, 1575, Latin text edition. Original colour. 355 x 480mm. |
| Condition | Tears professionally repaired. |
| References | BURDEN: 39; VAN DEN BROECKE: 9, iii of iii. |
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