Novus Orbis sive America Meridionalis et Septentrionalis

by Matthäus Seutter

$1,800 · Offered by Donald A. Heald Rare Books

A striking map of the Americas by one of the great eighteenth-century German cartographers. The present map offers a richly detailed portrayal of the Americas in the early 18th century and is embellished with the artistry of Seutters elaborate cartouches. These vibrant, symbolic scenes frame the map and reflect European conceptions of the New World. The title cartouche, bursting with imagery of exotic birds, flying fish, and an indigenous chief shaded by an umbrella,

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