![OGILBY, John, translator. [MONTANUS, Arnoldus]. America: being the latest, and most accurate Description of the New World... Collected from most Authentick Authors, Augmented with later Observations, and Adorn'd with maps and Sculptures, by John Ogilby. London: Printed by the Author, 1671. 2o. Engraved additional title, title printed in red and black, 55 engraved plates comprising 6 portraits, 30 double-page views and plans, and 19 engraved maps, of which 16 double-page and 3 folding, 66 engraved illustrations in text. Contemporary calf (rebacked, some rubbing to edges). Provenance: James Brooke (ownership inscription on title). FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH. A translation of Arnold Montanus De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld, but with a few additions concerning New England, New France, Maryland and Virginia. Sabin 50089; Wing O-165.](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2001/NYE/2001_NYE_08547_0067_000(030528).jpg?w=1)
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OGILBY, John, translator. [MONTANUS, Arnoldus]. America: being the latest, and most accurate Description of the New World... Collected from most Authentick Authors, Augmented with later Observations, and Adorn'd with maps and Sculptures, by John Ogilby. London: Printed by the Author, 1671. 2o. Engraved additional title, title printed in red and black, 55 engraved plates comprising 6 portraits, 30 double-page views and plans, and 19 engraved maps, of which 16 double-page and 3 folding, 66 engraved illustrations in text. Contemporary calf (rebacked, some rubbing to edges). Provenance: James Brooke (ownership inscription on title). FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH. A translation of Arnold Montanus De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld, but with a few additions concerning New England, New France, Maryland and Virginia. Sabin 50089; Wing O-165.