World Maps · 18th century
€ 314
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
general age-related toning. Original folding lines. Minor wear, some foxing. Blank verso, please study image carefully.
Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Wereld Kaart waar in de Reizen van den Hr. Anson rondsom de Wereld'. Original antique map of the world on Mercator's Projection from a Dutch edition of Anson's voyages. The map includes California as an Island, an incomplete Australia which connects to New Guinea, no Southern Hemisphere, Northwest passage, no New Zealand and a host of other cartorgraphic misconceptions. Shows Anson's tracks around the world. This map originates from 'Reize rondsom de Werreld (..)' by George Anson, published 1749.
Artists and Engravers: Admiral of the Fleet George Anson, 1st Baron Anson, PC, FRS (23 April 1697 – 6 June 1762) was a Royal Navy officer.
Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Original folding lines. Minor wear, some foxing. Blank verso, please study image carefully.
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