$3,904
[Amsterdam, c. 1658 or later]. Copper-engraved double-hemisphere map of the world with inset polar hemispheres, hand-colored, old coloring with later additions, framed by four mythological scenes doubling as allegorical representations of the elements (Persephone kidnapped by Hades - Fire, Poseidon - Water, Zeus and Hera - Air, Demeter - Earth), after Nicholas Berchem, from an early edition of Nicolas Visscher's California is shown as an island, the Great Lakes as one singular body of water, and the Mississippi is completely absent. A possible island to the north of California is called "Arian." Browning along the margins; split at the fold and repaired to the verso, slightly affecting the south polar projection and South America; a few marginal tears not affecting the image; some minor spotting; otherwise fine with bright coloring. 19 3/4 x 22 1/2 inches.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2010-08-12
