Novae insulae. The New World. North & South America. SEBASTIAN M�NSTER 1572 map

Description: Novae insulae [The New World - The Americas]Antique 16th century woodcut map, 1572Caption below picture: 'Novae insulae [The New World - The Americas]' The 1572 edition of Sebastian Munster's map of the Americas, the earliest map to show all of the continents of North and South America, and the first to name the Pacific Ocean (Mare Pacificum). The so-called Sea of Verrazzano is shown - the Pacific cuts deeply into North America, narrowing its width to a narrow isthmus separating it from the Atlantic, the result of Verrazzano mistaking the waters inside Carolina Outer Banks, as the Pacific. The flag of Castille and Leon flag is planted in Puerto Rico, here named Scian. The Straits of Magellan are shown, along with Magellan's ship Victoria in the Pacific. This is the first map to include Japan (Zipangri); the first edition of this map predated European contact. The Yucatan Peninsula is shown as an Island. The map depicts cannibal activity in South America. "Terra Florida" is named. Jamaica, Cozumel, Cuba, Hispaniola, Dominica and the Antilles are marked. "Cathay" or China is shown at the extreme west of the map. At the western edge of the map is Calensuan, which is spelled as Callenzuan on Waldseem�ller�s 1507 world map and Calensuan on Juan Vespucci�s 1524 world map; the origin of this island is unknown, but it may too be a corruption of Ceylon, or Sri Lanka.DATE PRINTED: 1572 IMAGE SIZE: Approx 28.5 x 37.5cm, 11.25 x 14.75 inches (Large); Please note that this is a folding map.ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Sebastian M�nster PROVENANCE: "Cosmographiae Universalis Lib VI. In Quibus Iuxta Certioris Fidei Scriptores�" Authore Sebastiano Munstero. Cum Gratia & Privilegio Caes. Maiest. Basileae, ex Officina Henricpetrina TYPE: Antique 16th century woodcut map VERSO: There is Latin text and/or images printed on the reverse sideCONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Spot. Small hole in bottom margin, repaired verso. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. If the print has been scanned in black and white, any foxing or spotting highlighted in this statement may appear brown on the actual print. Please contact us if you would like to arrange to view this map. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy - see below.AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. 'Print' means any image created by applying an inked block to paper or card under pressure by any method including wood engraving, steel engraving, copperplate, wood cut and lithography. REMARKS: FRANCE: Gravures et Cartes anciennes. DEUTSCHLAND: Alte Lankarten und Stadt ansichten. ITALIA: Stampe e Mappe antiche. ESPA�A: Mapas antiquos y impresiones antiguas. E and OE. Force Majeure. English law shall apply.RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition, suitably packed & insured, within 14 days of receipt.

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