Ortelius, Abraham. Peruviae Auriferae Regonis Typus...

...with La Florida and Guastecan (Antwerp, circa 1590s), hand-colored copperplate engraving, German text on verso. The maps depict, clockwise, southeastern North America, northeastern Mexico, and northwestern South America. Here's an early look at the Americas while Spain still reigned supreme in the Western hemisphere. Presented in a later wooden frame.

DOA 19.5 x 23.25 in.; Sheet 15.25 x 21 in.; Plate 13 x 18.25 in.

The Estate of William Lee Pritchard, M.D., Charlotte, NC

Light stains and age toning as expected; very good condition.

$500 - 1,000