A beautiful 18th century set of the world & continents
£6,500
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A highly decorative set of maps: the world is double-hemisphere world map with two smaller celestial spheres, as well as wind-heads and depictions of natural phenomena such as water-spouts, eruptions and rainbows; the other four each have a large and colourful title cartouche.
On the maps California has rejoined the mainland; Ezo is depicted as a large landmass connected to Kamchatka not Japan; Tasmania is still far-removed from mainland Australia; and New Zealand is a partial coastline, far too large.
Additional information
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Date | 1740 |
Extra Info | [Set of World & four Continents.] |
Publication | Nuremberg, c.1740. Original colour with additions, some gold highlighting, Five plates, each c.500 x 570mm. |
Condition | A good example. |
References | – |