Bertius, Pieter “Bengala.” [India]

Pieter Bertius (1565-1629).  “Bengala.”  [India].  Tabularum Geographicarum Contractarum.  

Amsterdam: Cornelis Claesz, 1606.  Engravings by J. Hondius and Pieter van den Keere.  Approx. 3 1/2 x 5.  Latin text on verso. 

An early seventeenth century map issued in a popular geography written by Pieter Bertius.  These maps were engraved by the brother-in-laws, Jodocus Hondius and Pieter van den Keere.  The maps have a charm which comes from their fine engraving and small size, and they present some of the most up-to-date information of areas around the world available at the time.