Collection: Osher Collection

Name: Americae nova Tabula. Auct. Guiljelmo Blaeuw.

Barcode: 412

Image Number: 412.0001

Creator: Blaeu, Willem Janszoon, 1571-1638

From Atlas: Yes

Publishing Location: Amsterdam

Notes: Verso: Description in French. Note: "Cum privilegio docem annorum." From: "Le Theatre du Monde au Novvel Atlas," volume 2, French edition, by Willem Janszoon Blaeu and Joan Blaeu

Atlas Reference: Le Theatre du Monde au Novvel Atlas, volume 2, French edition

Subjects: Antilles, GreaterAntilles, LesserAzoresBahamasBlaeu, Willem Janszoon, 1571-1638Canary IslandsCaribbean AreaCartagena (Colombia)Cartouches, Ornamental (Decorative arts)Central AmericaCherubs (Art)Clothing and dressColonial citiesCubaCuzco (Peru)EthnologyFortificationGreenlandHammocksHarborsHavana (Cuba)HispaniolaImaginary creaturesIndians of North AmericaIndians of South AmericaIndigenous peopleJamaicaKayaksKings, queens, rulers, etc.Manners and customsMaps--Early works to 1800Mexico City (Mexico)Mocha Island (Chile)Native AmericansNorth AmericaOlinda (Brazil)Potosi, BoliviaRio de Janeiro (Brazil)Sailing shipsSanto Domingo (Dominican Republic)ScrollworkSea monstersSouth AmericaWarshipsWeaponsWest IndiesWestern Hemisphere

Title Translation: A new map of America by William Blaeu

Brief Description: Map of the Americas, illustrated with Native Americans, sailing vessels, and sea monsters

Physical Description: 1 map: illustrated, colored

Publisher: Blaeu, Willem Janszoon, 1571-1638

Date/Date Range Produced: 1640

Date/Date Range Published: 1640

Language: FrenchLatin

Region Depicted: AzoresBahamasCanary IslandsCaribbean regionCentral AmericaCubaGreater AntillesHispaniolaJamaicaLesser AntillesNorth AmericaSouth AmericaWest IndiesWestern Hemisphere

Map Type: GeographicalPolitical maps

Dimensions: 35 x 45 cm on sheet 48 x 61 cm

Printing Process: Engraving

Printing Technique: Copper

Material Type: Paper

LC Call Number: G3290 1640 .B5

OCLC: 826027043

Donor: Osher

Permanent URL: https://oshermaps.org/map/412.0001