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C1740
L’Hemisphere meridional pour voir plus disti…
Mapmaker:
Scarce, large scale detailed c.18th map of the southern hemisphere by Guillaume de L’Isle (1675-1726) published by Jean Covens and Corneille Mortier.
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Full Title:
L’Hemisphere meridional pour voir plus distinctement les terres Australes
Date:
C1740
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured copper engraving.
Image Size:
526mm
x 472mm
Paper Size:
660mm
x 530mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1740
Description:
Scarce, large scale detailed c.18th map of the southern hemisphere by Guillaume de L’Isle (1675-1726) published by Jean Covens and Corneille Mortier.
Collections:
Te Papa Museum of New Zealand: Registration NumberMU000049/005/0007
National Library New Zealand: MMSID: 9918213670802836
Te Papa Museum of New Zealand: Registration NumberMU000049/005/0007
National Library New Zealand: MMSID: 9918213670802836
Guillaume de L'Isle (1675 - 1726)
L'Isle was the leading French cartographer of the C18th and renowned for the accuracy of his maps. He studied under Jean Cassini and from an early age showed his talent. At the age of 27 Delisle was admitted to the Academie Royale des Sciences and by 1718 he had been made the Royal Geographer. His maps reflect his scientific approach to map making by including the most up to date cartographic information as well as the use of new astronomical information. Where he was unable to verify information conclusively, he would note the fact on his maps.
