An uncommon 18th century Italian map of Asia

CASSINI, Giovanni Maria.

L'Asia Secondo Le ultime osservazioni Divisa ne'suoi Stati Principali.
Rome, 1788. Original colour. 340 x 480mm.

A rare map of Asia which extends to include all of the East Indies. One of the first maps to name Alaska (written here as Alghka). The decorative title cartouche features a female allegorical figure of Asia, flanked by putti and a camel. The cartouche effectively obscures Australia.


Stock ID : 18132