North America, ca. 1566

One of the first maps to show North America only and to include the name "Canada." The name previously appeared on Paolo Forlani’s map of the world. One can read "La Nova Franza," "Canada pro.," "Terra Dellaborador," "Stadacone" (Quebec City), "Ochelaga" (Montreal), etc. on the map.

This is the first appearance of other names, such as the Anian Strait (Bering Strait) between North America and Asia, on a printed map.

Catalogue entry:
Forlani, Paolo

Il designo del discoperto della Nova Franza ... — Scale indeterminable. — [Venice : Paolo Forlani, 1565?]. — 1 map ; 27 x 39 cm, on sheet 41 x 47 cm. — State 1. Ascribed to Paolo Forlani as engraver and publisher by David Woodward and Philip Burden. Previously attributed to Bolognino Zaltieri.

Ref. No.: NMC 022901