Cuba Insula. [17th Century Jodocus Hondius Map of Cuba].
Rare 17th century Jodocus Hondius map of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola and Jamaica
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Cuba Insula. [17th Century Jodocus Hondius Map of Cuba].
MERCATOR, Gerard; Henricus Hondius.
$475.00
Item Number: 138671
Amsterdam:, c. 1630.
Rare 17th century Jodocus Hondius map of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola and Jamaica. One page, hand-colored, the map shows the islands of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola and Jamaica with an inset of Havana and detailed embellishments of ocean waves, sea monsters and ships. In near fine condition. An excellent example of the bold and highly detailed Mercator-Hondius style of engraving.
Jodocus Hondius the Elder was one of the most prominent geographers and engravers of the late 16th and early 17th century. His work established Amsterdam as the center of cartographic publishing in the seventeenth century and one of his most successful commercial ventures was the reprinting of Mercator’s atlas. When he acquired the Mercator plates, he added 36 maps, many engraved by him, and released the atlas under Mercator’s name, helping to solidify Mercator’s reputation posthumously.
