Novissima et Accuratissima Insulae Jamaicae Descriptio per Johannem Sellerum. Hydrographum Regium Londini

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  Novissima et Accuratissima Insulae Jamaicae Descriptio per Johannem Sellerum. Hydrographum Regium Londini

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  A catalogue of settlers and their locations. Kashnor dates as [1675]. See 093:802 for another copy. Cartouche: Coat of Arms, figures, empty dedication cartouche. Table: A Catalogue of the Severall Precincts, with the most Eminent Settlements therin, marked and numbered as followeth. Relief: pictorial. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Cartouche. Verso Text: MS note: 463.

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  Tabula Jamaicae Insulae per Edw. Slaney 1678

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  Kashnor notes, "First issue of this rare map with the frame on the right-hand bottom corner left blank. One of the earliest maps of Jamaica published in England which indicates the plantations, and in many cases the names of the owners." Cartouche: Military with coat of arms. Blank dedication cartouche.. Prime meridian: London. Relief: pictorial. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Cartouche. Verso Text: MS note: 466.

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  Novissima et accuratissima totius Americae descriptio / per N. Visscher

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  Kashnor notes, "On the North-West coast it shows the supposed Strait of Anain. California is represented as an island, and it locates Capes Mendocino on Forturas, and New Albion." McLaughlin dates as 1670 and places in Amsterdam, and appeared in information. RLIN record dates as 1680? Burden suggests a date of ca. 1658. See also 105:285 for another copy. Cartouche with Indians. Dedication to Cornelis Witsen, father of the more famous Nicolaas Witsen. Dedication surrounded by angels. MS note: 60 (upper left). Prime meridian: Tenerife. Relief: pictorial. Projection: Azimuthal. Printing Process: Copper engraving. References: McLaughlin 48; Phillips 507,508,3078; Wagner 378; Tooley 29 (Plate 41); Leighly 33 and 56 (Plate XI). Verso Text: MS note: Cat 93 209.

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  Chart of the Sea coasts of New=England New=Jarsey Virginia Maryland and Carolina From C. Cod to C. Hatteras By John Seller Hydrogr. to the King

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  Kashnor notes, "Shows a good map of New York and Long Island, showing many towns." Five coats of arms and open shield. Kashnor dates as [1675]. McCorkle confirms 1675 date and gives appear in information. Later added MS notes showing additional towns and boundaries. Cartouche with Indians, open dedication shield lower right.. Relief: no. Graphic Scale: Leagues, miles. Projection: Cylindrical. Watermark: Leaf, lettering. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Cartouche. References: McCorkle 675.6. Verso Text: MS note: 478.

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  Novissima et accuratissima totius Americae descriptio / per N. Visscher

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  Kashnor notes, "Shows California as an island, with the supposed Strait of Anian much to the north. In the interior of the South American continent is depicted a desperate battle between two troops of Indians, armed with bows and clubs, also an Indian town, and a native gentleman peacefully sleeping in a hammock. Dedicated to Cornelius Witsen, with armorial bearings and emblematic figures." McLaughlin dates as 1670 and places in Amsterdam, as appeared in information. RLIN record dates as 1680? Variant of RB 139317, originally 093:209. Cartouche with Indians. Dedication with angels. Prime meridian: Tenerife. Relief: pictorial. Projection: Azimuthal. Printing Process: Copper engraving. References: McLaughlin 48; Phillips 507,508,3078; Wagner 378; Tooley 29 (Plate 41); Leighly 33 and 56 (Plate XI); Burden, map 332. Verso Text: MS note: 285.

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  Amérique Méridionale Dresée, sur les Mémoires les plus récents et assujétie aux observations astronomique Par le Sr. Robert de Vaugondy fils de Mr. Robert Géographe ordin du Roy

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  May duplicate 105:837. Cartouche: Native & animals.. Prime meridian: Ferro. Relief: pictorial. Graphic Scale: Miles, leagues. Projection: Azimuthal. Watermark: device lettering. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Cartouche. Verso Text: MS note: 609 stamped 106.

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