The first English printed map of Asia and a beautiful carte-a-figures map, flanked by costumed figures of Asian peoples. A series of eight city views forms a decorative frieze across the top including Damascus, Jerusalem, Aden Hormus, Goa, Kandy, Banten and Macau. The map is based largely on Jodocus Hondius' s map of 1623 with detailed depictions of the East Indies, the Philippines and the peninsula form of Korea. The map is further embellished with a strapwork title cartouche, numerous sea creatures and sailing ships. Imprint of Bassett and Chiswell.

References: Yeo #30.

Condition: B

A nice decorative example. Professionally backed with light Japanese tissue, trimmed to neatline and remargined. Minor crease along centerfold.