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C1710
Asiae pars Australis insulae indicae cum suis naturae dotibus
Mapmaker:
Heinrich Scherer (1628 - 1704)
Superbly printed map by Heinrich Scherer shows the east Indies from the east coast of India to New Guinea. Northern Australia is festooned with fanciful numerous animals and plants. On the lower left us a large decorative compass rose held … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Asiae pars Australis insulae indicae cum suis naturae dotibus
Date:
C1710
Mapmaker:
Heinrich Scherer (1628 - 1704)
Condition:
In good condition, centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Original copper engraving
Image Size:
350mm
x 223mm
Frame Size:
660mm
x 520mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1710
Description:
Superbly printed map by Heinrich Scherer shows the east Indies from the east coast of India to New Guinea. Northern Australia is festooned with fanciful numerous animals and plants. On the lower left us a large decorative compass rose held up by wind blowing cherubs. The title is held by a cupid and the seas have varying exotic fish depicted. Jesuit cartographer, Professor of Mathematics in Munich. Issued the first thematic Atlas. In 1710 he issued Atlas Novus from which this map is from.
