1639 Jan Jansson Original Antique Map of Peru, South America France Date : 1817

Date : 1817

although not the first colored aquatint book

Contained many brief encyclopedic entries in alphabetical orders plus longer

His grandson added the south wing

1639 Jan Jansson Original Antique Map of Peru, South America France Date : 1817Title : Peru Date : 1639 Condition: (A+) Fine Condition Ref: 70709 Size: 24in x 20in (610mm x 510mm) Description: This fine, beautifully hand coloured original antique and very important map of Peru, South America by Jan Jansson was published in the 1639 French edition of Gerard Mercators Atlantis Novi Atlas. General Definitions: Paper thickness and quality: Heavy and stable Paper color : off white Age of map color: Original Colors used: Yellow,