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Auction 138, Lot 27
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"Mapemonde Planisphere ou Carte Generale du Monde", La Feuille, Daniel de

Subject: World

Period: 1705 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8.5 x 6 inches
21.6 x 15.2 cm
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This small map displays several interesting cartographic myths that were prevalent at the turn of the 18th century. The western hemisphere presents the island of California and a partial outline of Ter de Iesso (Hokkaido) that reaches almost to North America. Australia, New Zealand and the islands of the South Pacific are partially mapped and misshapen, and there is still a huge southern continent labeled Terres Antarctiques.

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Condition: B

Issued folding, now pressed with old color on watermarked paper with a few light spots of soiling. Backed with Japanese tissue.

Estimate: $150 - $180

Sold for: $110

Closed on 12/7/2011

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