WILLEM BLAEU Nova Belgica et Anglia Nova. Amsterdam, circa 1640. Double-page engraved map of New York and New England, 390x505 mm, wide margins; light browning. E3,000/4,000 An interesting mapping of the region, oriented with east at the bottom, and

WILLEM BLAEU Nova Belgica et Anglia Nova. Amsterdam, circa 1640. Double-page engraved map of New York and New England, 390x505 mm, wide margins; light browning. E3,000/4,000 An interesting mapping of the region, oriented with east at the bottom, and decorated with animals. One of the earliest printed maps to depict an insular Manhattan and to name New Amsterdam and "Manatthaus."