Cartographer:
QUAD, Matthias
Title:
HISPANIAE NOVAE SIVE MAGNAE VERAS DESCRIPTIO.
Stock Code:
5364
Method:
Copper engraving
Colouring:
Uncoloured
Atlas:
Fascilus Geographicus
Size: (W x H):
28.5cm x 20.5cm
11 inches x 8 inches
Date:
1608
Price:
£320
Interesting map of Mexico. Text at lower right gives information about places numbered on map, text at upper right gives information about the whole country. Both texts are in Latin, with strapwork borders Title at lower right. Decorative border. Matthaus Quad was a German cartographer based in Cologne, which, at the time was the centre for German cartography. This map is from his Fascilus Geographicus. It was printed by Johannes Bussemacher.
Very good condition. Wide margins.