After the J. Hondius map of 1630; reduced, without the decorative border., From Johann Ludwig Gottried's Newe Welt und americanische Historien. [Frankfurt : Mattaeus Merian], 1631., Includes insets of Greenland and Antarctica and illustrations., and Mounted on linen. Sheet measures 38.7 x 46.3 cm. Cross Collection no. 116.
Publisher:
Mattaeus Merian,
Subject (Geographic):
America--Maps--Early works to 1800
Subject (Name):
Bry, Theodor de, 1528-1598, Gottfried, Johann Ludwig, 17th cent. Newe Welt, and Merian, Matthaeus, 1593-1650
Fruchtbringende Gesellschaft Fruchtbringende Gesellschaft. Kurtzer Bericht von der Fruchtbringenden Gesellschaft Ludwig, Prince of Anhalt-Koethen, 1579-1650 Merian, Matthaeus, 1593-1650
Published / Created:
[1630]
Call Number:
Zg17 F94 630f
Image Count:
224
Resource Type:
Books, Journals & Pamphlets
Abstract:
Each leaf bears a Gesellschaft member's emblem and motto, a short poem, and the member's initials; chart at end lists names that match the initials.
Alternative Title:
Fruchtbringende Gesellschafft Vorhaben, Nahmen, Gemaehlde und Woerter and Fruchtbringenden Gesellschafft Vorhaben, Nahmen, Gemaehlde und Woerter
Description:
Autograph: Ferdinand Albrecht Flemming ex bibliotheca paterna 1669. At end, list in ms. of additional members of Gesellschaft, possibly in hand of Christian Flemmer. Book waste used in binding.
Pianta prospettica della città e della laguna settentrionale
Description:
According to Romanelli, first published in 1635 and also appearing in several atlases produced by other publishers, including Theatrum Europeum (1635 and Yale copy has three fold marks, staining, and has been mounted on heavy paper; dgvmp2008.
