Asiae Nova Descriptio Auctore.

This is a rare or used book from the Berkelouw Rare Books Department.

A magnificent early 17th century contemporary hand-col. map of South-East Asia and Eastern Pacific. Circa 1609. Showing the isl ands of Oceanus Orientalis and Pars Oceanus Maris Pacifici including New Guinea qua an fit insula an pars continentis terrae Australis nondum certo constat. With ornamental cartouches and sailing-ships. Measuring approx. 50 x 37 cm. Beautifully mounted and framed behind glass. Jadocus Hondius (1563-1612) was one of the celebrated names in Dutch cartography.