Map (1597) of Florida and the Southeast by Cornelius Wytfliet, extending from Cuba to North Carolina (21- 41. North Latitude; 287- 308 West Longitude) excised from Descriptionis Ptolemaeici augmentum, the first atlas of America. 9 x 11.25 x .125 inches. Contains watermark of dolphin with a crown. Hand colored.
According to a noted historical cartographer, "Wytfliet's maps were among the first to concentrate on facts rather than legends, on geography rather than political demarcations." Purchased from Richard B. Arkway (8/6/2002); Appraised by Lynn Roundtree (Armadillo Books, 8/31/2002)
Based on the Ortelius / de Chaves map of 1584 and Hernando de Soto's explorations of 1539-1542. Along with Johannus Metellus' map of 1598, there are several maps of the southeastern corner of the future United States in the 16th century. Purchased from Richard B. Arkway (8/6/2002); Appraised by Lynn Roundtree (Armadillo Books, 8/31/2002)
Gift of Langford Endowment Fund
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