2 Antique Maps 1714 America U.S. Pieter van der Aa

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Up for auction are 2 important and rare antique maps of Colonial America by Pieter Van Der Aa: Title No. 1 (pictures 1-6, 12): 'T Noorder Gedeelte van Virginie, door Bartholomeus Gosnol en MartinPringe uyt Engeland bevaaren Creator: Pieter Van der Aa Subject: Atlantic Year: 1714 Size: 12" x 8" (includes margins) Frame Size: 17 3/4" x 13" Color: Black & White Condition: Very Good Language:Dutch; statement of scale in Latin This interesting map of the North Atlantic shows parts of the European, African and American continents with Iceland and Greenland at top . Depicts the first permanent colonization of America by the English. From the report of Martin Pring's journey from England to New England in 1603, the sea routes of Captain Pring from the British Isles through the Azores to Plymouth are depicted. Virginia extends into what is present-day Massachusetts as well as the Chesapeake Bay area. The large title cartouche is surrounded by a fabulous scene of the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth rock and being welcomed by Native Americans. Details include Roanoak Inlet, Jamestown, Chespeake Bay, Boston, and Martha's Vineyard. Vander Aa was one of the great compilers of early voyages. Many of these voyages did not include contemporary maps, making Vander Aa's accounts, the only obtainable graphical representations of the voyage.and Title No. 2 (pictures 1, 7-12): d'Engelze Volkplanting in Virginie door Iohan Smith Bezogt en Verder Uytgeset Creator: Pieter van der Aa Subject: Colonial Mid-Atlantic Year: Dated 1714 Map Size: 12" x 9" Frame Size: 17 3/4" x 13" Color: Black & White Condition: Very Good Language: Dutch; statement of scale in Latin Highly important and rare Vander Aa's derivation of the famous John Smith Virginia. This version is very rare. A well-engraved map of the Mid-Atlantic extending from Long Island to Cape Henry, with Breakelen (Brooklyn) named on Long Island. The map was derived from Capt. John Smith's map of 1612, the first to depict Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries with any accuracy. It is filled with primarily native names, but with a few Dutch and English ones scattered around. The decorative cartouche shows Smith being brought before Powhatan for judgment, showing English ships off the coast. Relief shown pictorially. "Met privilegie." Lower right corner has cartouche illustration of John Smith's arrival in the New World. Up for auction are 2 amazing genuine important and rare antique maps by Pieter Van Der Aa . These are original early colonial maps in very good condition; not reproductions! Impression marks in the paper can clearly be seen in my pictures left by the etching plate. Paper quality is excellent which is why it has survived for almost 300 years! The maps are framed together. Please study pictures carefully. I am parting with several antique maps in my collection because I really need the money right now. My loss is your gain! All of my maps are desirable and collectible. I guarantee the authenticity of these maps. CHECK OUT MY OTHER AUCTIONS IN THE COMING DAYS! These maps are really special! The maps are rare and have sold in similar or worse condition for $500 each at recent auctions. These maps are in several important collections. They belong in a museum! I am starting the bidding at just $700 for both! Please feel free to contact me with any questions! I am describing this item to the best of my ability, but am not an expert. Condition: The maps are in Very Good condition! Lines and letters remain crisp. The white of the paper is still bright especially considering its age! There are no tears, rips, or holes that I can find. The maps both retain full margins! The maps have been together a very long time and I did not wish to part them so they will sell together. The maps are currently stuck together in lower/ upper margins but they seem to be loosely attached. Perhaps this is the way they came originally prior to cut... read more

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