Unusual double-hemisphere world map centred on Paris
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Double-hemisphere world map, but taken from an unusual angle. Paris is at the centre of the right sphere, so that Europe, Asia, Africa, North America and most of South America appear together: the left sphere contains Patagonia, Australia and the East Indian Islands. Thus Santini could name the two halves 'Hemisphere Maritime' and 'Hemisphere Terrestre'.
Australia and New Zealand are only shown partially (despite Cook a decade before); the erroneous 'Mer de L'Ouest' appears in northwest America, with a large 'I. Nouvelle' just south of the Bering Straits; and Jesso is part of mainland Asia.
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Date | 1784 |
Extra Info | Nouvelle Mappe Monde dediee au progres de nos connoissances. |
Publication | Venice, M. Remondini, 1784. Coloured, with gold highlights. 490 x 680mm. |
Condition | A good example. |
References | – |