Antique Maps, Hondius, Central America - Caribbean, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Cuba: Cuba Insula / Hispaniola Insula / Insula Iamaica / Ins. S. Ioannis / I.S. Margareta cum Confiniis

Cuba Insula / Hispaniola Insula / Insula Iamaica / Ins. S. Ioannis / I.S. Margareta cum...

Coloured map of Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico. Printed in Amsterdam by J. Hondius in 1633.

Reference 12882

Description

This beautiful antique map by Jodocus Hondius showcases Cuba and Hispaniola, with insets featuring Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and Margarita Island. It's a beautifully engraved map, rich in detail, adorned with sea monsters and ships, making it highly desirable.

Cuba is prominently displayed, encompassing the Cayman Islands, Isla de Pinas, and a portion of Hispaniola. A detailed inset of the port of Havana and its surroundings is included. The sea areas are intricately engraved, featuring various sea monsters. The Hispaniola map, although positioned below Cuba, boasts better detailing, complete with a sailing ship and three sea monsters. One of the sea monsters looks more like a lion or a giant Yorkshire terrier swimming in the sea. Jamaica, Puerto Rico (Ins. S. Ioannis), and the island of Saint Margaret are depicted on the left, with Saint Margaret extending to the nearby Venezuelan coast.

From the French edition of the Mercator-Hondius Atlas of 1633. French text on verso.

Details

Cartographer	Jodocus Hondius
Title	Cuba Insula / Hispaniola Insula / Insula Iamaica / Ins. S. Ioannis / I.S. Margareta cum Confiniis
Publisher, Year	J. Hondius, Amsterdam, 1633
Plate Size	35.3 x 49.1 cm (13.9 x 19.3 inches)
Sheet Size	47.9 x 56.2 cm (18.9 x 22.1 inches)
Reference	Van der Krogt, P.: Koeman's Atlantes Neerlandici, 9610:1A.

Condition

Excellent conditions.

Cartographer

Jodocus Hondius was born 1563 in Wakken (West Flanders). He became a globe maker and map engraver. In 1593 he set up his business in Amsterdam after he spent several years in London. He was one of the most important engravers of his time and engraved maps for van den Keere, Waghenaer and Speed. Hondius bought the plates of Mercator in 1604, added around 40 maps and published the expanded Mercator-Atlas first 1606 still under Mercator's name. After his death 1612 in Amsterdam, the business was carried out by his sons Jodocus II and Henricus.

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Jodocus Hondius: Cuba Insula / Hispaniola Insula / Insula Iamaica / Ins. S. Ioannis / I.S. Margareta cum Confiniis.

Coloured map of Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico. Printed in Amsterdam by J. Hondius in 1633.

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