A scarce double-hemisphere world map
£1,400
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A double-hemisphere world map with decorative borders, first published in Romeyn de Hooghe's 'Les Indes Orientales et Occidentales et autres lieux', a travel guide to the East and West Indies.
The corners feature allegorical scenes representing the four seasons: top left is Spring, with a plough and figures surveying by taking star sightings; top right is Summer, with a harvest and the associated riches; bottom left is Autumn, with a military campaign; and bottom right is Winter, with people walking on a frozen river. In the upper cusp is Ouroboros encircling a book representing the Word of God; in the lower cusp is a shadowy figure (a constellation?) in front of a plinth piled with wealth and symbols of culture.
On the map California is an island; Japan is incomplete, as are both Australia and New Zealand.
Additional information
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Date | 1710 |
Extra Info | Nouvelle Mappe-Monde, Recemment Mise en Lumiere par Pierre van der Aa. |
Publication | Leiden: Pieter van der Aa, 1710. 260 x 350mm. |
Condition | A good example. |
References | – |