The Atlas Minor is a fine and comprehensive composite atlas, and one of a series of large atlases compiled and sold by the Visscher family of art dealers and cartographers in the 17th century. Majority of the maps are published by Visscher with additional maps by several other mapmakers. hodiernas atque veteres, cui et adiunguntur insulae Cefalonia, Zante, Cerigo et St. by Westflischer Kreis: and a great selection of related books, art. Novissima et accuratissima totius Americae descriptio: Novissima Regnorum Portugalliae et Algarbiae descriptio: Nox: Ontleding des menschelyke lichaems: Peloponnesus hodie Moreae regnum : distinct divisum, in omnes suas provincias. Visscher, by adding the city of Philadelphia and the name of the state Pennsylvania. Janssonius, 'Totius Circuli Westphalici Accurata descriptio. About 1690 Visscher retouched the old plate of N.J. His true innovation lies in his rendering of the New World, where he added small variations to the still widely unknown North American coastlines. This work is known for the high quality of engraving, exceptionally fine ornament, and accurate geographical information. Item number: 28200 900 (900 / 765) Palatinatus Rheni Nova et Accurata Descriptio. Visscher is well-known for the depth of accuracy within his maps, and for embellishing the maps' beauty further with small detailing. Rheinland-Pfalz (Lorraine on verso) by Lorenz Fries. Consists of 127 engraved maps, hand-colored in outline and full, with elegant title cartouche. Totius Circuli Westphalici accurata descriptio : cum Privilegio Ordin.
With Engraved allegorical title page, on sheet 51x31, printed in full color, followed by letterpress half title page. Seventeenth century atlas of the World by Nicholas Visscher.