Early View of What Would Become Texas
by Johann Baptist Homann Geographer to the Holy Roman Empire, Circa 1730, Nuremberg
$785 Framed replica map in darkwood Approximately 41″ x 35″
$485 Unframed replica map
Map of the New World
$485.00 – $785.00
Description
This elegantly engraved map, based on the explorations of La Salle, shows the eastern half of the Americas from New England to Venezuela divided into the colonies of the different European powers. LaSalle, who claimed the entire Mississippi Valley for France, was one of the earliest explorers to visit Texas; the remains of his “fort” founded in 1685 were recently identified near the Texas Gulf Coast. The Southeastern United States, which was often labeled “Floridae” on earlier maps, is designated as “Ludoviciana” the Latin term for Louisiana.
The untold riches in the New World are depicted in an ornate decorative vignette in the Atlantic Ocean. Europeans are shown gathering around a treasure chest of gold along with Indians and a gold mine. Another beautifully drawn vignette on the lower left portrays a lively naval battle, one of the European powers struggling for control of the Americas.
This striking early map of the Americas, detailing the military strength and interest of the European powers, provides excellent information on many towns, rivers, mountains and lakes.
Additional information
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Shipping and Delivery
Our framed selections are individually hand-crafted to order. As such please allow approximately two weeks for most items to ship. Please call (512) 472-7701 or email li**@ga******************.com to discuss in-stock items or expedited availability.
We can ship selections all over the world, usually by FedEx. Everything is expertly packed and fully insured. FedEx charges vary depending upon distance, package size and shipping speed; please call or email us for specifics.
Generally, the shipping cost of a full scale flag runs between $45–$75. Most other framed items, including collector size flags and map replicas can be shipped for about $35.
Within Texas…
As often as possible within Texas we try to deliver your order on our truck. This is especially true if you are getting several items at once.
We usually visit Houston, Dallas and San Antonio every couple of weeks, and special deliveries can be arranged as needed. It is our pleasure to try and personally deliver within Texas when possible.
