Early Map of Puerto Rico Printed in Venice by G. F. Camocio in 1571

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Early Map of Puerto Rico Printed in Venice by G. F. Camocio in 1571

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Title: S.Giovanni Publication Info: Venice Date: 1572 Place created: Venice Marvelous example of Porcacchi's map of the Island of Puerto Rico. One of the earliest obtainable maps of the Island and one of the few published in the 16th Century. Excellent topographical detail, if a bit conjectural, and naming many locations. Includes decorative cartouche, 4 sea monsters and a compass rose. Also shows the Virgin Islands, with a large St. Croix (Croce) shown. An important early map for collectors of this Island. Map shows America, Caribbean. "Descrittione Del L'Isola Di S. Giouanni, detta Borichen". Copper etching from "L'Isole piu Famose del Mondo" (The most famous islands of the world by Thomas Porcacchi (1530 - 1585) and engraved by Girolamo Porro. The first edition of this work was published in Venice in 1572. This is one of the oldes maps of Puerto Rico. Here it is named San Giouanni with the mention that the Indians called it Borichen. To the left is part of the Dominican Republic and in the lower right corner is part of St. Croix. The map is on a text page as shown with text on backside and a second page of text. The Italian text describes the early history and geography of Puerto Rico. This captivating map of Puerto Rico, dating back to 1713, is rooted in the cartography of Giacomo Gastaldi. It provides a detailed depiction of the island, showcasing neighboring regions such as S. Croce (St. Croix), Le Vergini (Virgin Islands) to the east, and part of Hispaniola to the west. Graphically engraved by Girolamo Porro, the map is adorned with intricate details, featuring a stipple-engraved sea embellished with an array of sea monsters, a compass rose, and an ornate title cartouche. San Giovanni (San Juan), originally christened by Christopher Columbus in honor of John the Baptist, is notably labeled on the map. Originally appearing in Tomaso Porcacchi's renowned "L'Isole piu Famose del Mondo" (The Most Famous Islands of the World), this map made its debut in the 16th century and remained a significant inclusion in several editions between 1572 and 1686. Later on, the plates from Porcacchi's work were utilized by Alphonsus Lasor a Varea for his publication "Universus Terrarum Orbis" in 1713. Lasor a Varea, also known as Raffaello Savonarola, compiled a comprehensive two-volume scriptural and historical dictionary, incorporating nearly 500 maps. These maps, sourced from plates by Valegio, Porcacchi, Rosaccio-Franco, and Magini, some over a century old, were frequently reworked and included in Lasor a Varea's work, providing a historical reference and geographical insight into regions such as Puerto Rico during that era.

Dimensions:
Height: 4.34 in (11 cm)Width: 5.91 in (15 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper,Engraved
Period:
16th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1571
Condition:
good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Comes with matting board. Please study scan carefully.
Seller Location:
Langweer, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: BG-13619-31stDibs: LU3054337498882