Posted 10 months, 12 days ago
jgibbs0022
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Hello Everyone,
I acquired this map from an Estate Sale. It's In a really beautiful custom frame. From the little research I was able to do I believe it is a later interpretation of Nova totius terrarum orbis geographica ac hydrographica tabula? auct: Iud Hondio, or Hondius, Jodocus, 1594 or 5-1629. The original maps were of different coloring and the designs look earlier. Apparently this type of original map was very popular so it would make sense that it would be reinterpreted in later years. Jodocus Hondius designed maps on expeditions with Sir Frances Drake, the famous privateer of Queen Elizabeth I. Since I believe is is a later take on the original map, I do not know how to find who exactly created this one, or what it is made of. It is a type of gilded material or gold leaf that has impressions as if it was formed against a mold almost. I bought this from an estate sale in downtown Dallas from an old woman trying to sell all her property so she could move into her family's home. She had told me that this was her late husband's map. If any one has any additional information that could help me in identifying the maker, material or time period I would be much appreciative! Thank you for your time,



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