Map of New England and New York | Willem Blaeu | 1635 18th Century including the first full representation

including the first full representation of Manhattan as an Island

This 1861 fine art print by William Bradford depicts a dramatic storm scene in the waters off of Nantucket

boasting remarkable clarity and depth of colour

Framed and in good condition for its age

133 lives were lost in the disaster

Map of New England and New York | Willem Blaeu | 1635 18th Century including the first full representationA beautiful old color example of one of the most important maps in the history of America, Blaeus c. 1635 Nova Belgica et Anglia Nova . Oriented to the west, this map covers the American coast from Virginia, past New York and Long Island to Cape Code, New England, and Quebec. It is cartographically derived from data accumulated by Adriaen Bock and other Dutch fur traders active in the early 17th century. It is known for a number of important firsts,