1639 Henricus Hondius Antique 1st Edition Map of North America California Island North Amercia described as mons perpetuo ardens

described as mons perpetuo ardens while immediately to the west

Includes the following French text describing the territories claimed by France

Brazil remained a Portuguese colony until 1808

and the boats kept in them are very long

Next to the list at the bottom of the text

1639 Henricus Hondius Antique 1st Edition Map of North America California Island North Amercia described as mons perpetuo ardensTitle : 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.