Ortelius, Abraham. Hispaniae Novae Sivae Magnae Recens Et Vera Descriptio. Antwerp, 1579 Country_Canada Guineae Nova Descriptio

Guineae Nova Descriptio

A "neutral ground" between New Spain and the United States quickly became a safe haven for outlaws and bandits

and horseback

However the patent for this remaining property was ambiguous: "all that intire tract

17 7/8 x 24 1/2

Ortelius, Abraham. Hispaniae Novae Sivae Magnae Recens Et Vera Descriptio. Antwerp, 1579 Country_Canada Guineae Nova DescriptioAbraham Ortelius Hispaniae Novae Sivae Magnae Recens Et Vera Descriptio Antwerp, 1579 Approx. 13 1 2 x 19 3 4 inches Nice example of Ortelius' map of western New Spain, showing the recently created Spanish settlements, many rivers, and large lakes, including Lake Chapala and a mythical sea with islands in the northwest. The map is heavily decorated, with a huge title cartouche dominating the upper right corner. The cartouche depicts interwoven pieces