This simple but elegant map is from the first sea atlas based on Mercator's projection. The map covers the South Pacific islands discovered by Jacob le Maire on his 1616 voyage, including Vlegen Is., Waterland Is., Honden Is. northeast of Tahiti. Dudley, a skilled mathematician and navigator, was exiled from England and settled in Florence where his atlas was published. The chart, beautifully engraved by Antonio Lucini, is embellished with a title cartouche, large compass rose and a sailing ship. Two sheets joined.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases), M.Dud-1a, #112.

Condition: A

A fine impression on watermarked paper with light printer's ink residue and a few faint, insignificant spots.