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Mappe Monde Carte Universelle De La Terre Dressee Sure les Nouvelles Observations de Mrs. De L'Academie Royael Des Sciences . . . (Circa 1766)
Pierre Bourgoin
Copper engraving
17" x 12"
Circa 1766
M4060
Copper engraved double-hemisphere map of the world, with decorative cartouche on the top and an armillary sphere depicted on the bottom. Australia (Nouvelle Holland) is not fully outlined and the supposed landmass of the South Pole is indicated as Terres Australes. Published circa 1766.
A beautifully decorated world map.
1700
