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C1658
Carte Generale Des Indes Orientales et des Isles Adiacentes.
Mapmaker:
Early map showing the Dutch discoveries on Cape York and Western Australia based on either Blaeu’s or Hondius’s map, issued 1635 and 1638 but without a dedication cartouche at bottom left. Interestingly it includes the Trial Islands off the Western … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Carte Generale Des Indes Orientales et des Isles Adiacentes.
Date:
C1658
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition, centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Original copper engraving
Image Size:
470mm
x 385mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1658
Description:
Early map showing the Dutch discoveries on Cape York and Western Australia based on either Blaeu’s or Hondius’s map, issued 1635 and 1638 but without a dedication cartouche at bottom left. Interestingly it includes the Trial Islands off the Western Australian coast which were to remain a mystery for nearly 200 years. Pierre Mariette (1603-1657) was a partner and publisher with Nicolas Sanson d’Abbeville. From, ‘Cartes Generales de Toutes les Parties du Monde.’ This atlas is considered the first folio world atlas published in France.
Pierre Mariette (1603 - 1657)
Mariette was an important French publisher. He was a partner with Nicolas Sanson d’Abbeville.
