Virginia Shipwreck John Smith Colonizers America Engraving Gottfried Merian 1631
Specifications
| Pressure Type | Handmade |
| Time Period | Before 1800 |
| Brand | Unbranded |
Frankfurt am Main, Merian 1631. Original copperplate engraving on full text sheet. Printed on the front and back. -- Sheet dimensions: approx. 36x22cm. -- with a small trace of worms in the outer edge, otherwise in good condition. || Original copper engraving; on the complete text page. Printed on recto and verso. -- with a small wormhole on the right outer margin, otherwise in good condition. || This engraving comes from "New World and American Histories...", a richly illustrated travel account by Johann Ludwig Gottfried. This particular piece is from the first edition, published in Frankfurt am Main in 1631 by the renowned published and engraver Matthaeus Merian. The work played a significant role in shaping European perceptions of the Americas, offering detailed descriptions of the la.