1658 Visscher Large Antique Map of America Animals those belonging to the Tu

those belonging to the Tu i Tonga) by the Hala Fonuamoa (dry land road)

The Latin inscription on the cartouche at the centre of the ledge explains that the self-portrait was made at the request of Murillo's children: 'Bart (olo) mé Murillo portraying himself to fulfil the wishes and prayers of his children - or sons'

In pursuance of his schemes for the relief of famines he issued orders that each pao (village) should prepare a map which would show the fields and mountains

is the land of Terre de Jesso or Je Co

had scoured Blighs maps and nautical charts and decided on Tubuai

1658 Visscher Large Antique Map of America Animals those belonging to the TuTitle : Novissima et Accuratissima Totius Americae Descriptio per N. Visscher Ref #: 50683 Size: 24in x 20 1 4in (610mm x 515mm) Date : 1658 Condition: (A) Very Good Condition Description: This large rare beautifully hand coloured original antique 1st edition map of America was published by Nicholas Visscher in ca 1658. This is an important map, derived from Blaeu's earlier wall map, that would prove influential to many future maps of the western