An early 18th century double-hemisphere world map

AA, Pieter van der.

Mappe-Monde Suivant les Nouvelles Observations de Mess.rs de l"Academie Royale des Sciences, etc.
Leiden, c.1710. Coloured. 230 x 305mm.

A double hemisphere world map with the borders filled with allegorical figures representing the Four Continents. On the map are the partical outlines of Australia and New Zealand; 'Jesso' is connected to northern Japan, with 'Companies Land' filling the North Pacific; and North West America is blank above California. The routes of exploers are marked.


Stock ID : 23443