This lovely map of the Atlantic Ocean depicts the route of explorer Hieronymus Benzo, who traveled from Spain to the Americas, and back to Italy from 1541-56. The map includes large portions of North America, South America and Africa. Many of the cartographic myths at the turn of the eighteenth century are also shown, including a large inland lake in the Carolinas, an inaccurate depiction of the Great Lakes, and Parime and Xarayes (not named) Lakes in South America. The map is adorned with a vignette of the European explorers and natives. Surrounded by a decorative picture frame border.

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Condition: A+

A strong, dark impression on a clean sheet. There is a tiny, professionally repaired tear along the top edge of the sheet.