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A derivative of John Smith’s map of Virginia

Virginia. Erforshet und beschriben durch Capitain Johan Schmidt.

Frankfurt: Matthaus Merian, c.1627. 295 x 365mm.
Stock #:  24496

£5,500.00

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Description

John Smith's landmark map of Virginia, here re-engraved for the 13th part of Theodore de Bry's 'Grand Voyages', poshumously published by de Bry's son-on-law and successor, Matthaus Merian. The map is a close copy, still orientated with north to the right, with the inset of the chief Powhatan (Tsenacommacah) holding council and the figure of a Sasquesahanough warrior, both based on drawings by John White. According to Burden, ''The last parts of de Bry's work are very rare and often lack the maps'.

Condition:

A good example.

References:

BURDEN: 219.

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