Collection search - Americae Retectio [cartographic material] Joannes Stradan, inven. Adrianus Collaert Sculp. Joan Galle excudit. Ludovico et Aloyzio Alinanius fratrib. nobil. Flor. Joannes Strada

Pictorial relief.
Copperplate engraving.
"aa" appears in upper left corner of map.
The following quote appears along the bottom of the map: "Qvis potis est dignvm pollenti pectore carmen condere pro maiestate, hisqve repertis?"
The following names appear in the left hand bottom of the map: Joannes Stradan., inven. ; Adrianus Collaret, sculp ; Ioan Galle, excudit.
The following names appear in the right hand bottom of the map: Ivdovico et Aloyzio ; Almanys fratrib. nobil. Flor. ; Joannes Strad. Inven D.D.

Part of the Alexander E. MacDonald Canadiana Collection purchased by the Public Archives of Canada in 1981.

The Map Collector, v. 2, p. 22-24., Richard B. Arkway, Inc. Fine Antique Maps, Atlases, Gloes and Voyage Books, Catalogue 59

The microfiche version is NMC27672

This map was part of an exhibition held at The Royal Ontario Museum, March 1954 entitled "The Discovery & Mapping of the Great Lakes 'Sweet Water' 1522-1703 showcasing MacDonald's Collection., This map was part of an exhibition held at The Royal Ontario Museum, April 1958 entitled "Up North: The Discovery and Mapping of the Canadian Arctic, 1511-1944" showcasing MacDonald's Collection

Date of issue based on information in Arkway catalogue.