1712 J B Homann Large Antique 1st Edition Map of North & Central America Conchology South America was engraved by

South America was engraved by Jacques Nicolas Bellin in 1753 - the date is engraved in the title cartouche - and was published by Jacques Nicolas Bellin for Antoine-François Prevosts 20 volume edition of L`Histoire Generale des Voyages published by Pierre de Hondt

The archipelago consists of the main island

The Greek manuscript that Angelo translated was apparently lacking maps

headwinds and waves that threatened the boats

by whom we do not know

1712 J B Homann Large Antique 1st Edition Map of North & Central America Conchology South America was engraved byTitle : Regni Mexicani seu Novae Hispaniae Ludovicianae, N. Angliae, Carolinae, Virginiae, et Pensylvaniae nec non Insularum Archipelagi Mexicani in America Septentrionali accurata Tabula Joh. Baptista Homano Ref #: 93464 Size: 25in x 21 1 2in (635mm x 545mm) Date : 1712 Condition: (A+) Fine Condition Description: This large, original beautifully hand coloured, copper plate engraved antique 1st edition map of North & Central America and The Caribbean