America siue India Nova, ad magnae Gerardi Mercatoris aui Vniversalis imitationem in compendium redacta. Per Michaelem Mercatorem Duysburgensem.
Creator: Mercator, Michael, -1600
Date/Date Range Produced: 1633
Language: FrenchLatin
Region Depicted: AntarcticaArctic regionsAtlantic OceanAzoresCanary IslandsCape VerdeCaribbean regionCentral AmericaNew GuineaNorth AmericaPacific OceanSouth AmericaWest IndiesWestern Hemisphere
Map Type: Geographical
Dimensions: Hemisphere 34 cm. in diameter on sheet 45 x 53 cm.
Printing Process: Engraving
Material Type: Paper
LC Call Number: G3290 1633 .M4
OCLC: 50729326
Accession Number: OS-1633-5
Donor: Osher
Subjects: AntarcticaArctic regionsAtlantic OceanAzoresCanary IslandsCape VerdeCaribbean AreaCentral AmericaFlowersInsectsMaps--Early works to 1800Mercator, Michael, -1600New GuineaNorth AmericaPacific OceanSouth AmericaVignettesWest IndiesWestern Hemisphere

Evropa, ad magnae Europae Gerardi Mercatoris P. imitationem, Rumoldi Mercatoris F. cura editci, seruato tamen initio longitudinis ex ratio: ne magnetis, quod Pater in magna sua vniversali posuit.
Creator: Mercator, Rumold, approximately 1545-1599
Publisher: Hondius, Hendrik, 1597-1651
Date/Date Range Produced: 1633
Language: FrenchLatin
Region Depicted: Arctic regionsEuropeIcelandNorth Africa
Map Type: GeographicalPolitical maps
Dimensions: 38 x 47 cm.
Printing Process: Engraving
Material Type: Paper
LC Call Number: G5700 1633 .M4
OCLC: 819749406
Accession Number: OS-1633-6
Donor: Osher
Subjects: EuropeHondius, Hendrik, 1597-1651Maps--Early works to 1800Mercator, Rumold, approximately 1545-1599

Nova Totivs Terrarvm Orbis Geographica ac Hydrographica Tabvla. Auct: Henr. Hondio.
Creator: Hondius, Hendrik, 1597-1651
Atlas Reference: Mercator-Hondius Atlas
Publisher: Hondius, Hendrik, 1597-1651Jansson, Jan, 1588-1664
Date/Date Range Produced: 1630
Language: FrenchLatin
Region Depicted: World
Map Type: GeographicalPolitical maps
Dimensions: 2 hemispheres each 26 cm. in diam. on sheet 47 x 56 cm.
Printing Process: Engraving
Material Type: Paper
LC Call Number: G3200 1633 H6
OCLC: 224948704
Accession Number: OS-1633-7
Donor: Osher

Africae nova Tabula. Auct: Hen. Hondio. 1631
Creator: Hondius, Hendrik, 1597-1651Hondius, Hendrik, 1597-1651
Atlas Reference: Atlas, French edition, Volume 2
Publisher: Hondius, Hendrik, 1597-1651Hondius, Hendrik, 1597-1651
Date/Date Range Produced: 1631
Language: FrenchLatin
Region Depicted: AfricaArabian PeninsulaCanary IslandsCape VerdeIndian OceanMadagascar
Map Type: Geographical
Dimensions: 38 x 50 cm.
Printing Process: Engraving
Material Type: Paper
Historical Context: On this map the seas are inhabited by traditional monsters under the supervision of Neptune and Salaca, with flying fish overhead. Africa, on the other hand, contains numerous vignettes of camels, elephants, ostriches, and other indigenous animals depicted realistically, except for their relative sizes. However, their strange and exotic appearance to unaccustomed European eyes elicited fascination and wonder.
LC Call Number: G8200 1633 .H6
OCLC: 819749388
Accession Number: OS-1633-8
Donor: Osher

Asia recens summa cura delineata Auct Henr. Hondio. 1631
Creator: Hondius, Hendrik, 1597-1651
Dedicatee: Lubin, Eilhard, 1565-1621
Date/Date Range Produced: 1631
Language: FrenchLatin
Region Depicted: AsiaDjiboutiEgyptEritreaEthiopiaHorn of AfricaSomaliaSudan
Map Type: GeographicalPolitical maps
Dimensions: 38 x 50 cm. on sheet 45 cm. x 57 cm.
Printing Process: Engraving
Material Type: Paper
LC Call Number: G7400 1633 .H6
OCLC: 36043758
Accession Number: OS-1633-9
Donor: Osher
Subjects: AnimalsAsiaBow and arrowCartouches, Ornamental (Decorative arts)Clothing and dressElephantsFruitGalleonsGarlandsHondius, Hendrik, 1597-1651Imaginary creaturesIndigenous peopleJunksLionsMaps--Early works to 1800MermaidsMermenMythologyNereids (Greek mythology)Sailing shipsScrollworkSea monstersWeapons

Insvlae Americanae in Oceano Septentrionali, cum terris adjacentibus.
Creator: Blaeu, Willem Janszoon, 1571-1638
Atlas Reference: Atlas novus, Amsterdam, 1634
Date/Date Range Produced: 1634
Language: GermanLatin
Region Depicted: BahamasBelizeCaribbean regionCentral AmericaColombiaCosta RicaCubaDominican RepublicEastern CanadaEastern United StatesEl SalvadorFrench GuianaGreater AntillesGuatemalaGuyanaHaitiHondurasJamaicaLesser AntillesMexicoNicaraguaNorth AmericaPanamaPuerto RicoSurinameVenezuelaWest Indies
Map Type: Nautical charts
Dimensions: 41 x 55 cm.
Printing Process: Etching
Material Type: Paper
LC Call Number: G4390 1634 .B5
OCLC: 52373650
Accession Number: OS-1634-2
Donor: Osher

Mappa Aestivarvm Insularum, alias Barmvdas dictarum, ad Ostia Mexicani aestuarij jacentium in latitudine Graduum 32 Minutorum 25. Ab Anglia, Londino Scilicet versus Libonotum 3300 Miliaribus Anglicanis, et a Roanoack (qui locus est in Virginia) versus Euronotum 500 Mill. accurate descripta.
Creator: Blaeu, Willem Janszoon, 1571-1638Blaeu, Willem Janszoon, 1571-1638
Publisher: Blaeu, Willem Janszoon, 1571-1638Blaeu, Willem Janszoon, 1571-1638
Date/Date Range Produced: 1635
Language: DutchEnglishLatin
Region Depicted: Bermuda Islands
Map Type: Boundary mapsNautical chartsProperty maps
Dimensions: 35 x 53 cm.
Printing Process: Engraving
Material Type: Paper
LC Call Number: G9120 1635 .B5
OCLC: 819760693
Accession Number: OS-1635-1
Donor: Osher
Subjects: AnimalsAnimals, MythicalBermuda Island (Bermuda Islands)Blaeu, Willem Janszoon, 1571-1638BooksCalipersCartouches, Ornamental (Decorative arts)Cherubs (Art)Devices (Heraldry)EnglandFishesFishingHeraldryHour-glassesLand tenureMaps--Early works to 1800Measuring instrumentsMermenMythologyNautical chartsNeptune (Roman deity)Poseidon (Greek deity)Sailing shipsSymbolismTriton (Greek deity)

Insvlae Americanae in Oceano Septentrionali, cum Terris Adiacentibus.
Creator: Blaeu, Willem Janszoon, 1571-1638
Atlas Reference: Theatre du Monde
Dedicatee: van der Burch, Albert Conrad
Publisher: Blaeu, Willem Janszoon, 1571-1638
Date/Date Range Produced: 1635
Language: FrenchLatinSpanish
Region Depicted: Caribbean regionCaribbean SeaWest Indies
Map Type: Nautical charts
Dimensions: 38 x 53 cm.
Printing Process: Engraving
Material Type: Paper
LC Call Number: G4390 1635 .B5
OCLC: 42449176
Accession Number: OS-1635-2
Donor: Osher

Paragvay, o prov. de Rio de la Plata cum regionibus adiacentibus Tvcvman et Sta. Crvz de la Sierra
Creator: Jansson, Jan, 1588-1664Jansson, Jan, 1588-1664
Publisher: Jansson, Jan, 1588-1664
Date/Date Range Produced: 1636
Language: EnglishLatin
Region Depicted: ArgentinaBoliviaBrazilParaguayPeruRío de la Plata WatershedSouth AmericaUruguay
Map Type: Geographical
Dimensions: 37 x 48 cm.
Printing Process: Engraving
Material Type: Paper
LC Call Number: G5380 1636 .J3
OCLC: 819749403
Accession Number: OS-1636-1
Donor: Osher
Subjects: Argentinaarmillary sphereBoliviaBrazilCartouches, Ornamental (Decorative arts)Cherubs (Art)FruitGrapesImaginary creaturesJansson, Jan, 1588-1664Maps--Early works to 1800ParaguayPeruplantsRio de la Plata WatershedRiversSailing shipsSea monstersSouth AmericaUruguay

Gviana siue Amazonvm Regio
Creator: Hondius, Hendrik, 1597-1651Hondius, Hendrik, 1597-1651
Atlas Reference: Hondius - Janssonius Atlas, English edition, 1636-41
Publisher: Hondius, Hendrik, 1597-1651Hondius, Hendrik, 1597-1651
Date/Date Range Produced: 1636
Language: EnglishLatin
Region Depicted: BrazilFrench GuianaGuyanaSouth AmericaSurinameTrinidad and TobagoVenezuela
Map Type: GeographicalPolitical maps
Dimensions: 37 x 48 cm. on sheet 48 x 56 cm.
Printing Process: Engraving
Material Type: Paper
Historical Context: This map is of particular interest for its depiction of the fictitious, large salt lake "Parime Lacus," with the legendary city of gold, "El Dorado," on its north-western shore. The descriptive text from the English edition of the Mercator-Hondius atlas in which this map appeared describes the topography and climate, the natives and their customs, and the fauna and flora. In the final paragraph of the text, the tale is told of a Spanish explorer who is said to have visited El Dorado.
LC Call Number: G5240 1636 .H6
OCLC: 826026508
Accession Number: OS-1636-2
Donor: Osher