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C1741
Planisphaer. ter. cum Globo Coel. et terr. et Spharmil.
Mapmaker:
Superbly embellished small c.18th double hemisphere world map. At lower left and right are a terrestrial and celestial globes while at top there are five celestial diagrams. At lower centre is an armillary sphere with cupids taking measurements and one … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Planisphaer. ter. cum Globo Coel. et terr. et Spharmil.
Date:
C1741
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition, with folds as issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
227mm
x 188mm
Paper Size:
268mm
x 211mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1741
Description:
Superbly embellished small c.18th double hemisphere world map.
At lower left and right are a terrestrial and celestial globes while at top there are five celestial diagrams. At lower centre is an armillary sphere with cupids taking measurements and one looking at the skies through a telescope. Australia and New Zealand are shown with the discoveries made by Abel Tasman in 1642-3. California is shown as an island.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 1065385 (Microfilm)
National Library Australia: Bib ID 1065385 (Microfilm)
