JANSSONIUS J., "Cyprus Insula", 1638 - c.1680. The map is based on Ortelius map of Cyprus printed in 1573, and the cartographic corrections and aesthetic additions made by Blaeu in c.1635. Compared with Blaeu’s map, the Janssonius plate bears some differences like some town symbols and the name of Nicosia presented as “Nocosia”. It is considered the finest published copper-plate map of Cyprus. At the top-center it bears the coat of arms of the Royal House of the Lusignans, while at the top-left depicts the Turkish arms. Impressive title cartouche dominated with the figure of Aphrodite sailing towards Paphos reclining on a couch on a shell-shaped sea-chariot drawn by her swamps. Latin text on verso. Uncoloured as issued, tears restored along middle-fold and right white margin. Marginal crease of upper right corner & light marginal only again soiling. Zacharakis 1713, Zacharakis “One Hundred Maps...” 035.