This lovely map of the Southeast extends from the southern part of Chesapeake Bay to northern Florida. This is the first state of Jansson's map, which is virtually identical to Blaeu's map of 1638. Cartographically it improves on the Hondius map of 1606, on which it was derived, with Chesapeake Bay correctly indicated as a large bay and the Carolinas and Georgian coasts depicted more accurately. The map presents the English and French colonial interests in the region as depicted by their respective royal arms. At the southern end of the Appalachians is a note concerning gold and silver mines. Richly decorated with a large cartouche flanked by Native Americans. The Atlantic Ocean contains two compass roses, three sailing ships and two aquatic putti holding the German scale of miles. Blank verso, published between 1653-80.

References: Burden #254; Cumming (SE) #42; Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #9400:1B.

Condition: B+

A sharp impression with contemporary outline color on a lightly toned sheet with wide margins. The centerfold has less toning as it was protected by the backstrap. There is some color offsetting, remnants of hinge tape on verso, and a short centerfold separation at bottom has been closed on verso with tape.