$175.00
“Malabar.” From Pieter Bertius’ Tabularum Geographicarum Contractarum. Amsterdam: Cornelis Claesz, 1606. Engraving by J. Hondius and Pieter van den Keere. Ca. 3 1/2 x 5. Latin text on verso. Very good condition.
Description
An antique map of India from 1606. This is an example from a wonderful set of early seventeenth century maps issued in a popular geography written by Pieter Bertius. These maps were engraved by the brothers-in-law, Jodocus Hondius and Pieter van den Keere. The maps have a charm which comes from their fine engraving and small size, and they present some of the most up-to-date information of areas around the world available at the time. This map shows the Indian subcontinent from Goa south, including the northwest corner of Ceylon.