1628 Henricus Hondius Antique Map of South America, inset of Cusco - Beautiful Spain & Portugal the Europeans began to note

the Europeans began to note that Monomatapa was particularly rich in gold

with updates to 1888

since maps were often viewed on the floor while the viewers sat around the map in a circle

can be gathered from the town symbols surmounted by a small cross

1628 Henricus Hondius Antique Map of South America, inset of Cusco - Beautiful Spain & Portugal the Europeans began to noteTitle : America Meridionalis Date : 1628 Size: 22in x 18 1 2in (560mm x 470mm) Condition: (A+) Fine Condition Ref: 35645 Description: This superb, original antique hand coloured folio map of South America, was engraved by Jodocus Hondius & published by his son Henricus for the continuation of Gerard Mercators 1628 French edition of Atlas. This map is in superb condition with beautiful hand colouring, a deep heavy imprint denoting an early pressing on