L'Amérique Centr[ale] - 1552 Size:24"x18" officially called "Mediterranean Sea divided

officially called "Mediterranean Sea divided into its Principall parts or seas" shows a great historical view of the region in the mid 17th century

From the Cerographic Atlas of the United State's

John Senex illustrates the lack of certainty European explorers had on the reality of the African geography

this map of Venice

shows great details of the cities

L'Amérique Centr[ale] - 1552 Size:24"x18" officially called "Mediterranean Sea dividedThis early representation of Central America give a unique perspective as it orients the map with South on the top. Although very rudimentary, you can clearly see the shape of the North American Continent as we know it today. Florida, Mexico and a number of the Bahamian islands are named on the map.