Blaeu, Willem Janzoon. Nova Virginiae Tabula

(Amsterdam, second half of 17th century), copperplate engraving with hand color; depicts the Chesapeake Bay region with mainland Virginia and Maryland beyond; of special interest is the interior view of King Powhatan's lodge in the upper left corner; the verso with Dutch text; the map presented behind glass in modern carved and painted wooden frame 24-1/4 x 28 in.; image 15-1/4 x 19-1/4 with full margins.

Private Collection of an Antiquarian, Charlotte, North Carolina

Toned paper with attractive color.