This attractive map is a revision of the elder Homann's 1710 map of the Americas. After his death in 1724, his son (Johann Christoph Homann) re-engraved the plate to correct the western coastline of North America, shown here extending very far west and north, with very little detail. California is no longer shown as an island, although the remnants of the interior sea can be seen near the Pais de Moozemleck where a river nearly connects with the Mississippi River system, hinting at the possibility of a Northwest Passage. The Great Lakes are taking shape, being actively explored by the French fur traders and Hudson's Bay Company. The map is decorated with two large pictorial cartouches, the one at top shows natives worshipping a fearsome demon at the right, while at left they listen placidly to a priest. The lower cartouche features the landscape, native fauna and two natives.

Presumably, the younger Homann's re-engraved plate became damaged, as a third plate was engraved, which is easily identifiable by the eastern coast of Spain appearing in the third plate. Nearly all other details are identical in the third plate, although a few place names are missing, such as Taos, and fewer mountains and forests are illustrated. This example is the third plate.

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Condition: B

Sharp impression and original color on lightly toned, sturdy paper. A 5" tear along the bottom centerfold has been professionally repaired.