Superb folio map of the continent that was added by Jodocus Hondius for publication in his continuation of the Mercator Atlas. The map is beautifully engraved with a wave pattern in the oceans, which are filled with ships, sea monsters and a native canoe. The continent is flanked by two elaborate cartouches; title to the right and a large inset plan of Cusco incorporated into the distance scale cartouche on the left. A Native American is seen with a bow and arrow in the interior.

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Condition: B

Tissue repair on centerfold split and small area of weakness caused by color oxidation. Pair of tiny wormholes just below equator. Original color refreshed with some bleed through to verso.