Homann [Family]. Regni Mexicani Seu Novae Hispaniae, Ludovicianae, N. Angliae, Carolinae, Virginiae et Pensylvaniae Nec Non Insularum Archipelagi Mexicani in America Septentrionali accurata Tabula, exhibita A Joh. Baptista Homanno, Noriberge. Ca 1720. 23 x 19.25 in., framed, 24.75 x 21 in. Map of Eastern North America and Central America from the Great Lakes to northern Venezuela, and as far west as Texas. Most of Florida west to most of Texas labeled "Ludoviciana." Wonderful graphic images of a sailing vessel lower left, to the right of that is a naval battle with a number of landing craft rowing away from the action. Right center is a large diorama of a meeting of traders with American Indians, and in the background, men mining in mountains - both with picks and deep shaft mines. A constant stream of men with wheelbarrows is coming to and going from the mine. Title cartouche with a native leader, and products of the land - fish, tobacco, beaver pelts, and more. Condition: Not removed from frame for examination. One iron gall ink notation (numbers) in left margin, partially covered by frame.
Homann [Family]. Regni Mexicani Seu Novae Hispaniae, Ludovicianae, N. Angliae, Carolinae, Virginiae et Pensylvaniae Nec Non Insularum Archipelagi Mexicani in America Septentrionali accurata Tabula, exhibita A Joh. Baptista Homanno, Noriberge. Ca 1720. 23 x 19.25 in., framed, 24.75 x 21 in. Map of Eastern North America and Central America from the Great Lakes to northern Venezuela, and as far west as Texas. Most of Florida west to most of Texas labeled "Ludoviciana." Wonderful graphic images of a sailing vessel lower left, to the right of that is a naval battle with a number of landing craft rowing away from the action. Right center is a large diorama of a meeting of traders with American Indians, and in the background, men mining in mountains - both with picks and deep shaft mines. A constant stream of men with wheelbarrows is coming to and going from the mine. Title cartouche with a native leader, and products of the land - fish, tobacco, beaver pelts, and more. Condition: Not removed from frame for examination. One iron gall ink notation (numbers) in left margin, partially covered by frame.
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