1639 Henricus Hondius Antique 1st Edition Map of North America California Island North Amercia Ajax or Aiasis a Greek

Ajax or Aiasis a Greek hero

Includes the following French text describing the territories claimed by France

which combine an objective lens near the specimen with an eyepiece to view a real image

the industrial backbone of Wallonia

An offshoot of the Zulu

1639 Henricus Hondius Antique 1st Edition Map of North America California Island North Amercia Ajax or Aiasis a GreekTitle : America Septentrionalis Date : 1639 Condition: (A+) Fine Condition Ref: 43161 1 Size: 23in x 20in (595mm x 510mm) Description: This magnificent original copper plate engraved antique rare 1st state map of North America, with California as an Island, by Henricus Hondius was published in the 1639 French edition. There were only 3 publications of this map by Hondius in the 1630s & 40s with Jan Jansson replacing the map with his signature in 1641.