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    Nova Virginiae tabula

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    Another reproduction of Capt. John Smith's map. Also occurs in John Ogilby's America... London, 1671. For two Hondius versions of the map, see 105:823 and RB 150037; for Keere's version of the map, see RB 150048; for Blaeu's version of the map, see RB 150054. Pub date and location based on Burden (map 412). Cartouche: Putti; Second: native with animals. Mat sticker: 1208. Relief: pictorial. Projection: Cylindrical. Watermark: Device. Printing Process: Copper engraving. References: Philips, Maps, 679; Swem, Maps of Va., 84. Verso Text: MS notes: 32367 150077 Etats-Unis Montanus La Virginia 1671.

    150077

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    Nova Virginiae tabula

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    Blaeu's version of the famous Virginia map. According to Burden, Blaeu purchased the plate for this map from Hondius's widow shortly after Hondius's death in 1629; the map first appeared in Blaeu's atlases in 1630 (Burden, entry 193). Date and publisher based on language and signature on verso, following Van der Krogt and Burden. For two Hondius versions of the map, see 105:823 and RB 150037; for Keere's version of the map, see RB 150048; for Montanus's version of the map, see 150077. Vignette: Powhatan's smoke house. Indian bowman. "Status Regis Powhatan quando prefectus Smith Captivus illi daretur." Relief: pictorial. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Copper engraving. References: Philips, Atlases, 3430; Swem, no. 67; Burden, map 193; Van der Krogt, map 9410:2.2. Verso Text: Atlas text in Latin; D; MS note: 150054.

    150054

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    Nova Virginiae tabula

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    In notes for that map Kashnor notes, "Very rare. The cartographer follows the map of Captain John Smith, published in 1612. The next after the above map was again issued by Smith in his Virginia Discovered, 1625." Kashnor dates as [1619]. Others have added manuscript guesses to this copy of 1628 and 1630. Date as established by Burden and Van der Krogt based on pagination on verso. State 1 of map, according to Burden; appeared in according to Van der Krogt (atlas 1:312). For an earlier edition of the Hondius map, see 105:823; for Keere's version of the map, see RB 150048; for Blaeu's version of the map, see RB 150054; for Montanus's version of the map, see 150077. Figure of Indian below English coat of arms; Scene of Chief of the Powhatans. MS notes : 1628, 1630. Relief: pictorial. Graphic Scale: Miles, German. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Copper engraving. References: Phillips, Atlases, 452, Swem, E.G. Maps relating to Virginia, no. 45; Burden, map 228; Van der Krogt, map 9410:1. Verso Text: Description of Virginia from atlas in French, pages 697, 700. MA notes; 1630, 150037, 32685, others.

    150037

  • Nova et accuratissima totius terrarum orbis tabula / auctore Joanne Blaeu

    Nova et accuratissima totius terrarum orbis tabula / auctore Joanne Blaeu

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    Kashnor notes, "Shows California as an island, and places "Anian" considerably to the north. A fascinating old map of the early decorative type." This map is a variant of Blaeu's 1662 map, Kashnor dates as 1667. Van der Krogt dates between 1662 and 1672. Map can be seen in situ in RB 74701. Surrounded by artwork, allegorical figures. MS note: C26. Folder contains reproduction as well. Prime meridian: Tenerife. Relief: no. Projection: Dual Hemisphere. Printing Process: Copper engraving. References: Van der Krogt, map 0001:2B ; Shirley, map 428.

    105:284 M

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    Nova Anglia Novum Belgium et Virginia

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    State 1 of this map, according to Burden (map 247); date based on language and signature on verso (Van der Krogt, map 9310:1A.1). Both Hondius and Jansson published Nouveau theatre du monde, Hondius from 1639-42 and Jansson from 1639-1644. Verso bears atlas pages in French. Excerpted from Nouveau theatre du monde... published in Amsterdam by H. Hondius in 1639. Cartouche: vines & shells. Relief: pictorial. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Verso Text: Unnumbered (but bearing the signature ddddd) atlas pages in French. MS notes: 32292 1172 1. 11.1 4/5 150043.

    150043

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    Automobile Road Map of The Los Angeles Region

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    At head of title: "Security Trust & Savings Bank." For earlier editions of this map, see RB ephMPCALIF0050 & ephMPCALIF0064; for a later edition, see RB ephMPCALIF0065; for another 1923 version, see RB ephMPCALIFR0003. Large wall map showing roads, electric and steam lines south to San Juan Capistrano. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: no. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Blueline print.

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