Nieuwe Kaart Van het Westelykste Deel Der Weereld

YEAR PUBLISHED: 1754

Nieuwe Kaart Van het Westelykste Deel Der Weereld

$325.00
SKU: 720

DESCRIPTION

Fascinating map of America, featuring an unusual northwest coast of America that is largely void, but, which includes Martin d'Aguilar's strait which was imagined to provide for a Northwest Passage via the Great Lakes, and the River of the West. The map includes some notations regarding Russian explorations in 1743, British and French colonies, many places, rivers, ports, islands, and portions of Europr and Africa. The map is on laid paper with a rich impression.

FULL TITLE

Nieuwe Kaart Van het Westelykste Deel Der Weereld, dienende tot aanwyzing an de Scheepstogten der Nederlanderne Naar West Indie. Volgens de Laatste Ontdekkingen. Te Amsterdam by Is. Tirion

MAPMAKER/CARTOGRAPHER/AUTHOR

Tirion, Isaak

PUBLISHER

Tirion, Isaak

PUBLICATION

DIMENSIONS (Inches)

16.5 X 15.75

CONDITION

Fine with very slight overall toning, one or two very small foxing spots, professionally cleaned, deacidified, backed with Japanese tissue. Original folds. No color. See photos for details.